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Lemon Chicken Rice & Pea Boxes

RunningFootballPhase: Training block

Calories

640

Protein

42 g

Carbs

82 g

Fat

12 g

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

4

Macro breakdown

A simple visual split of the calories coming from protein, carbs, and fat.

Protein

42 g

28%

Carbs

82 g

54%

Fat

12 g

18%

Cost per serving

~€2.7 per serving

Batch cooking tip

Keeps for 4 days in the fridge. Add a lemon wedge after reheating to freshen the rice.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Batch-cooking quantities for 4 servings.

  • 600 g chicken thighs, diced
  • 300 g long-grain rice
  • 300 g frozen peas
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 lemons, zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Instructions

Follow the order to keep the cook practical, repeatable, and easy to portion.

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to the pack instructions.

  2. 2

    Saute the onion and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes, then add the chicken, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken until lightly golden and cooked through, then stir in the peas, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Fold the cooked rice into the pan and loosen with a splash of water if needed.

  5. 5

    Divide into containers and finish with the remaining lemon juice before chilling.

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