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Mexican-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep
CHICKEN:
∙2 lbs/1kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
∙20g (1½T) olive oil
∙10g (2t) salt
∙10g (1T) chili powder
∙5g (2t) ground cumin (for chicken)
∙1g (1t) dried oregano
∙5g (2t) onion powder
∙5g (1 1/2t) garlic powder
∙1/2c water
RAJAS:
∙400g (1 large) onion, thinly sliced pole-to-pole
∙400g (~3 large) Anaheim or poblano peppers, sliced thinly
∙Salt
∙10g (4 cloves) garlic, minced
∙150g (1c) frozen corn
∙150g (2/3c) sour cream (sub greek yogurt)
∙ Splash of water
BEANS
∙3 cans (425g each) black or pinto beans, drained (reserve liquid)
∙5g (2t) ground cumin
∙5g (1t) salt
∙10g (4-5 cloves) garlic, minced (for beans)
1 Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, dried onion, & dried garlic. Roast directly on sheet pan for 25 minutes until cooked through.
2 For veggies, preheat wok over high with oil then sauté onion and peppers with salt until charred and tender, 6-8 min. Add corn, cook 5 more min. Add sour cream & splash of water. Stir and cook another 2 minutes.
3 For beans, add 2 cans, drained, to a food processor, reserving some of the bean liquid. Process until smooth, adding in a little bean liquid to loosen.
4. To refry beans, heat oil and minced garlic in a pan over med heat until garlic has softened. Stir in pureed beans and fry for about 3 minutes. Add 1 can whole beans, drained. Cook 3 minutes until thickened.
5. When chicken is cooked, immediately add 1/2c water to sheet pan and let sit. Once cooled slightly, scrape up any pan drippings, then shred chicken, mixing with drippings.
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