Chicken truly does it all: it’s a lean source of protein, it can satisfy picky eaters, and it even stars in a few famous riddles. It’s no wonder this versatile bird is a favorite of everyone, from busy parents to dedicated gym enthusiasts.
Meal-prepping chicken is an easy, fun way to find balance in the midst of a busy life. Whether you want to ensure your family has a nutritious meal every night this week or you simply want to stay consistent with your fitness goals, a little preparation and protein can set you up for success. Here are three delicious and nutritious ways to meal-prep chicken.
Pump Up the Flavor with a Marinade
Do you love the idea of meal prepping but get bored of eating the same food after a few days? Luckily, an easy way to mix up your nutritious meals is to explore fun, flavorful marinades. Simply choose lean, nutrient-dense chicken breasts and unique flavors to take your meals from bland to brilliant.
Try a few different marinades, such as zesty cilantro lime, sweet barbecue, or spicy buffalo, to keep your meals satisfying throughout the week, and be sure to use pastured chicken free from artificial hormones and antibiotics. With zesty, mouthwatering chicken as the centerpiece of your meal, you can keep things simple by serving it with steamed veggies and rice.
Make Life Easy with Meatballs
Some days, we just crave comfort food. Luckily, ground chicken meatballs are an easy way to add protein to your favorite savory dish, like pasta or mashed potatoes. Not only is lean ground chicken lower in saturated fat than most ground beef options, but it also has a fresh, delicious taste that pairs well with nearly any flavor profile, from citrusy to smokey.
Keep a few servings of chicken meatballs on hand by preparing them in advance and popping them in the freezer. Mix ground, soy free chicken meat with spices and herbs for a rich flavor, and incorporate a binder—such as raw egg, breadcrumbs, a panade, or crushed pork rinds—to help your meatballs keep their shape.
Say Hello to the Slowcooker
One of the best feelings is coming home to a fresh, warm meal after a busy day. Luckily, you can walk through the front door to the aroma of juicy, tasty chicken even when it’s your turn to make dinner with a little help from a slow cooker.
In the morning, place chicken breasts, seasoning, and broth in your slow cooker and let it simmer for roughly 4-8 hours, depending on the settings of your slow cooker. Be sure to choose ethically raised corn and soy free chicken for juicy, flavorful, and nutritious meat. Use your tender shredded chicken in tacos, in a rice bowl, or enjoy it with a side of veggies.
When you know you have an easy, reliable meal at home, you won’t be tempted to cross the road to pick up takeout. Try these three meal prep tips for nutritious, delicious, chicken-focused meals.
About Primal Pastures
The best things in life are often the simplest, like watching a sunrise, spending time with loved ones, or enjoying a home-cooked meal. This is why Primal Pastures has been setting the standard for clean meat for over a decade by raising their livestock simply and humanely. While Primal Pastures has grown since their humble beginnings in 2012 as a backyard farm, one thing has remained unchanged: their dedication to providing the cleanest food possible using agricultural practices that aspire to leave the land better than before. By feeding their animals corn-free and soy-free nutrient-dense food, raising them in pastures, and following regenerative agricultural practices, Primal Pastures sets a standard that less than roughly 0.01% of farms in America can live up to.
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