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Quick Meal Prep Ideas

Overnight Marinated Chicken

Two minutes of actual work on Sunday evening gives you the most flavorful chicken of the week on Monday. This quick meal prep idea requires the least active effort but produces the most impressive results.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper generously

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Mix olive oil garlic lemon juice zest oregano thyme salt and pepper in large zip lock bag or glass container
  2. Step 2: Add chicken to marinade making sure every piece is coated
  3. Step 3: Seal and refrigerate overnight or minimum 4 hours
  4. Step 4: When ready to cook remove chicken from fridge 10 minutes before cooking
  5. Step 5: Cook on grill pan or regular pan over medium high heat 6 to 7 minutes each side until cooked through
  6. Step 6: Rest 5 minutes before serving

Notes

— Longer marinating time
means more flavor —
overnight is ideal
— Lemon juice tenderizes
chicken naturally
— Don't marinate longer
than 24 hours — acid
starts breaking down
texture negatively
— Same marinade works
for shrimp or salmon