30 Minute Meal Prep Changed My Life
30 Minute Meal Prep Changed My Life is a medium American Fusion recipe that serves 4. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Josh Bailey on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr | Cook: 1 hr 49 min | Total: 3 hrs 9 min
Cost: $39.95 total, $9.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon Fillets (about 6 oz each, skin on)
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki Sauce (low‑sugar, low‑sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for salmon seasoning)
- 2 teaspoons J. Bailey All‑Purpose Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
- 2 heads Broccoli Florets (cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (high smoke point for roasting)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Himalayan or kosher)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 4.5 cups Water
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (about 6 oz each, skinless)
- 1/4 cup Sugar‑Free Barbecue Sauce (brand of choice)
- 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 bunch Asparagus (trimmed)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder (optional in seasoning blend)
Instructions
Make Ginger Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Combine teriyaki sauce, garlic paste (or powder), and grated ginger in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Time: PT10M
Season Salmon
Drizzle each salmon fillet with a little olive oil, rub to coat all sides, then sprinkle with J. Bailey all‑purpose seasoning.
Time: PT5M
Marinate Salmon
Place salmon in a shallow tray, pour half of the ginger‑garlic teriyaki sauce over it, and turn to coat. Let sit while you prep other items.
Time: PT5M
Prep Broccoli
Trim broccoli into florets, toss with avocado oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
Time: PT5M
Rinse and Measure Jasmine Rice
Rinse 2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Measure 4½ cups water.
Time: PT5M
Cook Jasmine Rice
Combine rice, water, a pinch of oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Time: PT14M
Temperature: 212°F
Preheat Oven
Set oven to 425°F and allow it to fully preheat.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 425°F
Bake Salmon
Place salmon skin‑side down on the parchment‑lined sheet, bake 15 minutes, then flip and bake another 20 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 425°F
Add Broccoli to Oven
After the salmon has baked 15 minutes, add the broccoli sheet to the middle rack and roast for 20 minutes, turning once halfway.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 425°F
Prepare Chicken Seasoning Blend
In a small bowl mix Himalayan salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and optional onion powder.
Time: PT5M
Season and Oil Chicken
Drizzle each chicken breast with a little avocado oil, then coat evenly with the all‑purpose seasoning blend.
Time: PT5M
Marinate Chicken in Honey Barbecue
Mix sugar‑free barbecue sauce, agave syrup, and honey. Dip each chicken piece in the mixture, ensuring full coverage.
Time: PT5M
Prep Asparagus
Trim asparagus ends, toss with avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Time: PT5M
Prep Roasted Potatoes
Cut Yukon gold potatoes in half lengthwise, toss with avocado oil, J. Bailey seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Lay on foil and seal loosely.
Time: PT5M
Bake Chicken, Asparagus & Potatoes
Place chicken on the middle rack, asparagus on the bottom rack, and foil‑wrapped potatoes on the top rack. Roast 35 minutes, turning chicken halfway. Potatoes should be golden and tender; asparagus should be bright green.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 425°F
Rest Rice and Portion
Remove rice from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Portion rice, salmon, broccoli, chicken, asparagus, and potatoes into meal‑prep containers.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free (if gluten‑free teriyaki used), Dairy‑free
Allergens: Fish, Soy, Honey
Last updated: April 20, 2026








