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Meal Prep Chicken for the Week

Meal Prep Ground Chicken

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How to cook ground chicken and store it for meal prep, so it’s ready to use in tasty meals during your week.
Course Lunch & Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cooking ground chicken, how to cook ground chicken, how to meal prep chicken, how to meal prep ground chicken, meal prep ground chicken
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings per pound
Calories 140
Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • drizzle of oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground chicken and break into a few larger chunks using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Allow to brown for 1-2 minutes before breaking into smaller chunks. Season to taste, as desired.
  • Continue browning and breaking up the meat until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Allow to cool before storing ground chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
  • Season to taste at the time of reheating. Delicious enjoyed as part of my chicken burrito bowl recipe, or served with your favorite accompaniments!

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz raw (3oz cooked) | Calories: 140kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g