I love coming up with new ways to spend even less time in the kitchen while maximizing deliciousness, which is why I’m such a promoter of Meal Prepping. So no matter what your lifestyle, you can enjoy home cooked food without wasting your day away in the kitchen or being forced to buy a ton of ingredients.
Chicken is my go to meat to prep, it’s so versatile and it’s an excellent source of lean protein. Juicy Baked Chicken was my go to method for a while BUT, with summer in full swing, I was craving grilled chicken, except I don’t own a grill and my grill pan isn’t very effective for prepping since it’s too small, so through some trial and error and the borrowing of a few others’ ideas, I came up with the fastest and most effective way to prep chicken in bulk!
No Grill? Short on time? Need to make a lot of chicken at once? No problem!
I got you covered as I present to you:No Grill “Grilled” Chicken
Defrosted Chicken Breasts (as many as you want to cook) – cut into strips/pieces
1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil/Oil of Choice/Spray of Pam/etc
Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder to taste
Aluminum Foil
Baking Sheet/Pan/Broil Ban1. Spray or Coat Baking Sheet/Pan with oil/pam, turn broiler to high
(Make sure your oven rack is in the right spot for broiling, typically 1 or 2 down from the top!)
2. Place chicken strips/pieces on pan (try to have them be similar sizes, to ensure even cooking)
3. Sprinkle chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic, rub thoroughly
4. Cook for seven minutes, flip over, cook for another seven
(This can vary depending on thickness of your chicken)
5. Test if chicken is done by removing one piece, cutting in half and checking for pink
THAT’S IT, YOU’RE DONE! Seriously, it’s that simple.
And because you used aluminum foil, there’s no dishes to wash! Let chicken cool completely, then store in airtight tupperware containers.
Add to whatever meals you want to create with grilled chicken for the week!
Tips/Notes
– Want to make more than one type of grilled chicken? Simply separate the chicken “flavors” by using separate aluminum foil pieces, like I did in the above image
– Make grilled chicken variations with other seasonings and marinades
– Using aluminum foil eliminates the need to clean dishes
Meal Prep Made Easy AND Delicious
Comments
Erik Walkersays
Amber, this looks great. Thanks! I know what my lunches will be for the week. Have you ever made this recipe with boneless chicken thighs? I like getting the extra fat early at lunch time.
eatsandexercisebyambersays
Erik, thank you! It’s so simple easy, and the only “work” is actually cutting up the chicken!
No, I have not! BUT I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to….would you cut the thighs up as well? Or leave whole? THAT may alter the cooking time/taste!
Erik Walkersays
I will likely cut them in two. I usually do thighs on the grill (weekly) but I am excited to have this option for my Sunday food preps. Some days the weather doesn’t cooperate with my weekend grilling.
eatsandexercisebyambersays
MHM, chicken thighs grilled, you got me drooling. Sigh, I WISH I had a grill, apartment life struggles, once I do have a grill, I AM GOING TO BE THE PREP QUEEN WITH IT. Until then, this suffices 🙂
Amber, this looks great. Thanks! I know what my lunches will be for the week. Have you ever made this recipe with boneless chicken thighs? I like getting the extra fat early at lunch time.
Erik, thank you! It’s so simple easy, and the only “work” is actually cutting up the chicken!
No, I have not! BUT I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to….would you cut the thighs up as well? Or leave whole? THAT may alter the cooking time/taste!
I will likely cut them in two. I usually do thighs on the grill (weekly) but I am excited to have this option for my Sunday food preps. Some days the weather doesn’t cooperate with my weekend grilling.
MHM, chicken thighs grilled, you got me drooling. Sigh, I WISH I had a grill, apartment life struggles, once I do have a grill, I AM GOING TO BE THE PREP QUEEN WITH IT. Until then, this suffices 🙂