Lunch 40 min
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High-Protein Chicken, Rice & Veg

The classic bodybuilding meal prep: lean chicken, basmati rice and roasted veg. Four tubs, 50 g protein each, all from one shop.

Time40 min10 prep · 30 cook
Serves4portions
Energy560kcal / serving
Cost£2.46per serving

Ingredients 7

IngredientAmountWhere to buyPrice
Chicken breast fillets 650 g Tesco £5.29
Basmati rice 250 g Tesco £2.75uses 25% · £0.69
Tenderstem broccoli 200 g Tesco £1.90
Mixed peppers 3 Tesco £1.69
Olive oil 1 tbsp Tesco £3.00uses 2% · £0.06
Smoked paprika 2 tsp Tesco £1.00uses 8% · £0.08
Garlic 3 cloves Tesco £0.39uses 30% · £0.12
Shopping basket (full packs)£16.02
Per serving (4)£2.46

Method 5 steps

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Slice the peppers, toss with the oil, paprika and crushed garlic.

  2. 2

    Spread the peppers and chicken on a tray and roast for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

    25 min
  3. 3

    Rinse the rice, then simmer for 12 minutes and leave covered for 5.

    12 min
  4. 4

    Steam or boil the tenderstem for 4 minutes so it keeps some bite.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Slice the chicken and divide everything between 4 tubs. Keeps for 4 days in the fridge.

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