QUICK 30 MINUTE MEAL PREP
QUICK 30 MINUTE MEAL PREP is a easy Mexican‑Inspired recipe that serves 5. 664 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Jack Ovens on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $15.25 total, $3.05 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless; trimmed of excess fat, sliced into strips then diced to uniform pieces)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Grated on a microplane into a paste)
- 25 grams Fresh Cilantro (Divided into 10 g + 10 g + 5 g portions; roughly chopped, no large stems)
- 1 whole Lime (Zest grated on microplane; juice used for seasoning and sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (14 g; used for searing chicken (olive oil can replace))
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 pinch Chili Flakes (Optional for extra heat)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 10 cracks Black Pepper (Coarsely cracked)
- 300 grams Jasmine Rice (Washed before cooking)
- 550 milliliters Chicken or Vegetable Stock (Low‑sodium)
- 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt (Plain, natural)
- 1 teaspoon Honey (Optional, adds subtle sweetness)
- 1 pinch White Pepper
- 3 whole Avocado (Use 2½ for the bowls; slice into thin strips; keep remaining half for later use)
Instructions
Trim and Dice Chicken
Remove any excess fat or cartilage from the chicken breasts, slice into strips, then dice into uniform bite‑size pieces.
Time: PT10M
Prepare Aromatics
Grate the garlic cloves on a microplane into a paste, roughly chop the cilantro, zest the lime on the microplane, then cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice.
Time: PT5M
Season the Chicken
In a large bowl combine the diced chicken, garlic paste, 10 g cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, 2 tsp onion powder, 1½ tsp smoked paprika, 1½ tsp ground cumin, pinch of chili flakes, a pinch of salt, and about 10 cracks of black pepper. Mix with clean hands or tongs until the chicken changes color and is evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Sear the Chicken
Heat the Titanium Always Pan Pro over medium‑high heat, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil). When foaming, add the seasoned chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 5‑6 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: 375°F
Set Chicken Aside
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm while you cook the rice.
Time: PT2M
Cook the Cilantro Jasmine Rice
In the same pan, add the washed jasmine rice, 550 ml chicken or vegetable stock, and a pinch of salt. Stir to loosen any browned bits from the chicken. Bring to a rapid boil, then cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes without disturbing. After 12 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, still covered, for an additional 4 minutes.
Time: PT16M
Temperature: High to boil then low simmer
Make Tangy Lime Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup natural Greek yogurt, 1 tsp honey (optional), 5 g cilantro, the grated garlic paste, 1½ tsp lime juice (≈1 tsp), a pinch of salt, and a pinch of ground white pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
Time: PT5M
Fluff Rice and Add Remaining Cilantro
Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the remaining 10 g cilantro for extra fragrance.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Bowls
Divide the rice evenly among the five 750 ml containers, placing it on one side. Add the seared chicken on the opposite side. Slice the avocados (use 2½ avocados total) into thin strips and distribute over the bowls. Keep the yogurt lime sauce in a small separate compartment or bottle; add just before eating.
Time: PT5M
Cool and Store
Allow the assembled containers to cool at room temperature for 15‑20 minutes, then seal and refrigerate. They keep up to 4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months frozen.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: RoomTemp
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 664
- Protein
- 54 g
- Carbohydrates
- 50 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free, Nut‑free
Allergens: Dairy (butter, Greek yogurt), Honey
Last updated: April 6, 2026








