Making a 5 day weight loss meal prep for $21
Making a 5 day weight loss meal prep for $21 is a easy American recipe that serves 5. 730 calories per serving. Recipe by Benji Xavier on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $19.94 total, $3.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 lb Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, cut into 1‑inch cubes)
- 1 unit Lime (juiced (about 2 tbsp juice))
- 4 tbsp Chipotle Sauce (store‑bought chipotle sauce)
- 0.5 unit Onion (half medium onion, diced)
- 2 packs Cauliflower Rice (frozen, microwaveable cauliflower rice)
- 1 unit Tomato (medium, diced)
- 1 cube Chicken Bouillon Cube (for extra seasoning)
- 1 bag Broccoli Florets (about 12 oz, steamed)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Place chicken breast on a cutting board and cut into 1‑inch cubes. Dice half an onion, dice the tomato, zest the lime (optional) and squeeze the juice into a bowl.
Time: PT10M
Season Chicken
In a large bowl combine the chicken cubes, lime juice, chipotle sauce, crumbled bouillon cube, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Sauté Onion
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté 2‑3 minutes until translucent.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Cook Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7‑8 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides and no longer pink inside.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Add Cauliflower Rice
Stir in the frozen cauliflower rice (no need to thaw). Cover the skillet and let steam for 4‑5 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the rice is heated through.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium
Steam Broccoli
While the skillet finishes, place broccoli florets in a steamer basket over a pot of simmering water or in a microwave steamer. Cover and steam 4‑5 minutes until bright green and tender‑crisp.
Time: PT5M
Portion and Store
Divide the chicken‑cauliflower mixture evenly among five meal‑prep containers. Add a portion of steamed broccoli to each container. Let cool for a few minutes, then seal and refrigerate.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 730
- Protein
- 60 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: High protein, Low carb, Gluten‑free, Dairy‑free, Paleo‑friendly
Allergens: Soy (possible in chipotle sauce)
Last updated: April 11, 2026






