OK, so I will let you in on something I do on Sundays, prep-wise, that can take you through-out the week, lunch-wise. This is one example & will be wonderful if you love chicken! Most people do (minus the vegetarians) because I always hear, "I'm looking for yet another chicken recipe". Well, why not? It's healthy skinless & so easy to make & pair with other foods. Here's a week's worth of chicken lunch.
It all starts out with 2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Cut them into chicken "tenders" & fully coat them in olive oil. Place the tenders 2" apart on a baking sheet (I line it with parchment). Then the prep fun begins!
5 dishes means Divide the total amount of chicken tenders by 5... So, if you were able to yield 15, then 3 each meal...
For the Chicken: On each of the 3 uncooked tenders, Season w/ Kosher S & P, then slather it with the herb listed below. Then bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes.
For the Sauce: whisk together the ingredients to blend well.
Monday
(Pictured)
3
tenders
Herb:
Dill
Container
Sauce:
1
tsp. fresh dill/1 tsp lemon juice + zest /3 TBSp yogurt/1 tsp. olive
oil
Toppings:
lettuce/tomato/cucumber
"Bread":
Wrap
Wednesday
3
tenders
Herb:
Oregano
Container
Sauce:
1TBSp
lemon juice + zest, 1/4 tsp dijon mustard, 3 TBSp extra virgin olive oil
Toppings: tomato,
cucumber, olives, feta cheese
"Bread":
Pita
Thursday
3
tenders
Herb:
Herbes de Provence
Container
Sauce:
1
TBSp honey, 2 TBSp dijon mustard
Toppings:
arugula
"Bread":
egg or potato roll
Friday
3
tenders
Herb:
parsley + freshly grated parmesan
Container
Sauce:
1
TBSp balsamic vinegar, 2 TBSp extra virgin olive oil
Be
DIFFERENT for Friday- Bring a SALAD
(mixed
greens- whatever your preference)
topped
with the chicken!
*And if you are giving up meat for Lent, simply OMIT the chicken :)
*And if you are giving up meat for Lent, simply OMIT the chicken :)
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*Lishie tip- use your imagination! This is just an outline for what you can do. There are so many different combinations!
Awesome post!
ReplyDeletethanks! I plan to do more of them with different proteins/options too!
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