on Apr 28, 2017, Updated Oct 20, 2020 Meal prepping is such a great way to eat a homemade meal without having to spend time cooking in the middle of a busy weekday. And these chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls with cilantro lime and quinoa is something you definitely need to add to your weekly lunch rotation. Not only are these delicious, but they’re also extremely easy to make and come together in 30 minutes. Plus, the chicken, veggies and quinoa make this a wholesome, healthy meal! Simply pop in the microwave for a few minutes and your yummy, filling lunch is ready in no time! If you’re anything like me and cannot eat the same thing for lunch every single day, then do check out my Chicken Burrito bowls and Chicken Teriyaki bowls. I usually make these in rotation and weekday lunches have never felt so hassle-free or delicious!
How do you cook Quinoa
Quinoa is actually super easy to cook and doesn’t take too long either. You can cook it on the stove while you are cooking your chicken and peppers. Here’s the process to cook quinoa and some things to keep in mind:
Make sure to wash the quinoa thoroughly with water to get rid of the bitter taste. This step must not be skipped!The ratio of quinoa to liquid is 1:2. Add washed quinoa and liquid to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 minutes till the quinoa has fluffed up and cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.To make cilantro lime quinoa, we added lime juice and chopped cilantro (coriander) to it and mixed it together. This gives the quinoa a really nice, refreshing flavor and works really well with these chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls.
What containers work best for meal prep
I used to use plastic ziplocks and even cheap plastic takeaway containers for a long time, but then I found out that plastic might not be the best material for meal prepping. Hence I did some researched and found these amazing glass meal prep containers that are sturdy, durable, microwaveable, fridge friendly and definitely the way to go.
Richa’s top tips to make the best chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls
I have used quinoa for this recipe as it’s a healthier alternative to rice. But you can easily replace it with any rice of your choice and keep the rest of the recipe the same. The veggies in this recipe are easily customisable and you can easily add or subtract based on what’s available. Some other veggies that would taste incredible in this recipe are mushrooms, broccoli, corn, zuccini, and babycorn. You can easily make this recipe vegetarian or vegan by replacing chicken with paneer or tofu respectively. These meal prep bowls easily last in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you plan to keep it any longer, then I recommend freezing it. Simply take it out of the freezer the previous night and all it thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat in the microwave as usual before eating.
Believe me, these chicken fajita meal prep bowls will definitely change your weekday lunch game! I usually top this with a sliced avocados to make it more wholesome. Oh, and don’t forget to squeeze a lemon wedge to make all the flavours really come together!
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