Meal Prep Recipes

Meal prep saves time and stress during the week. These meal prep recipes—rice bowls, roasted chicken, vegetables, and grains—store well and can be mixed and matched. Cook once and eat all week. Use our AI recipe generator to find more ideas based on your ingredients.

Garlic Butter Rice - recipe photo

General25 minutesEasy4.3

Garlic Butter Rice

Simple, fragrant rice with garlic and butter. A perfect side for any protein.

· 1 cup long-grain rice
· 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
· 3 tbsp butter
+3 more ingredients

Vegetable Fried Rice - recipe photo

Asian20 minutesEasy4.3

Vegetable Fried Rice

Colorful vegetable fried rice with egg and soy sauce. Great for using up leftover rice.

· 3 cups cooked rice
· 2 eggs
· Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
+3 more ingredients

Coconut Rice - recipe photo

Asian25 minutesEasy4.3

Coconut Rice

Creamy, slightly sweet coconut rice. Pairs well with curries and grilled dishes.

· 1 cup jasmine rice
· 1 cup coconut milk
· 1 cup water
+2 more ingredients

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken - recipe photo

General1 hour 20 minutesMedium4.3

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

Juicy roast chicken with lemon and fresh herbs. Simple and impressive for any dinner.

· 1 whole chicken
· 2 lemons
· Fresh rosemary and thyme
+3 more ingredients

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry - recipe photo

Asian25 minutesEasy4.3

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken with vegetables. Serve over rice or noodles.

· 1 lb chicken breast
· 3 tbsp honey
· 3 tbsp soy sauce
+3 more ingredients

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs - recipe photo

American45 minutesEasy4.3

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned baked chicken thighs with simple spices. Minimal effort, maximum flavor.

· 6 chicken thighs
· 1 tbsp olive oil
· Paprika
+2 more ingredients

Butter Chicken - recipe photo

Indian40 minutesMedium4.0

Butter Chicken

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce. A beloved Indian classic.

· Chicken thighs
· Butter
· Heavy cream
+5 more ingredients

Chicken Tikka Masala - recipe photo

Indian45 minutesMedium3.9

Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken pieces in a spiced creamy tomato masala. A worldwide favourite.

· Chicken breast
· Yoghurt
· Tomatoes
+5 more ingredients

Teriyaki Chicken - recipe photo

Japanese25 minutesEasy4.1

Teriyaki Chicken

Juicy chicken glazed in sweet-savoury teriyaki sauce. Serve over steamed rice.

· Chicken thighs
· Soy sauce
· Mirin
+5 more ingredients

Chicken Noodle Soup - recipe photo

American35 minutesEasy4.4

Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic chicken soup with egg noodles, carrots, and celery. The ultimate comfort food.

· Chicken breast
· Egg noodles
· Carrots
+5 more ingredients

Chicken Alfredo - recipe photo

Italian30 minutesEasy3.4

Chicken Alfredo

Creamy fettuccine with grilled chicken and parmesan sauce. Rich Italian-American classic.

· Chicken breast
· Fettuccine
· Heavy cream
+5 more ingredients

Katsu Chicken Curry - recipe photo

Japanese40 minutesMedium3.7

Katsu Chicken Curry

Crispy breaded chicken cutlet with Japanese curry sauce and rice.

· Chicken breast
· Panko breadcrumbs
· Egg
+5 more ingredients

Kung Pao Chicken - recipe photo

Chinese20 minutesMedium4.0

Kung Pao Chicken

Spicy stir-fried chicken with peanuts, chillies and vegetables. Sichuan classic.

· Chicken breast
· Peanuts
· Dried chillies
+5 more ingredients

Chicken Karaage - recipe photo

Japanese30 minutesMedium3.8

Chicken Karaage

Japanese fried chicken marinated in soy and ginger. Crispy outside, juicy inside.

· Chicken thighs
· Soy sauce
· Mirin
+5 more ingredients

Chicken Marengo - recipe photo

French50 minutesMedium4.1

Chicken Marengo

Classic French chicken braised with tomatoes, olives, and white wine.

· Chicken pieces
· Tomatoes
· Olives
+5 more ingredients

Roasted Vegetable Medley - recipe photo

General35 minutesEasy4.8

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Colorful roasted vegetables with olive oil and herbs. Easy side dish.

· Bell peppers
· Zucchini
· Onion
+4 more ingredients

Vegetable Stir-Fry - recipe photo

Asian20 minutesEasy4.6

Vegetable Stir-Fry

Quick stir-fried vegetables with soy sauce and ginger. Serve over rice.

· Broccoli
· Bell pepper
· Snap peas
+4 more ingredients

One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Vegetables - recipe photo

American45 minutesEasy4.3

One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Vegetables

Tender chicken and roasted vegetables in a lemon-herb sauce. One pan, minimal cleanup.

· 4 chicken thighs
· 1 lemon
· Rosemary
+5 more ingredients

Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas - recipe photo

Indian35 minutesMedium4.3

Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas

Hearty vegetarian curry with chickpeas and vegetables. Serve with rice or naan.

· Chickpeas
· Coconut milk
· Curry powder
+4 more ingredients

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes - recipe photo

General45 minutesEasy4.3

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Crispy roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary. Simple side or snack.

· 2 lb potatoes
· Olive oil
· Garlic
+3 more ingredients

Mashed Potatoes - recipe photo

American25 minutesEasy3.8

Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes with butter and milk. Comfort classic.

· 2 lb potatoes
· Butter
· Milk
+2 more ingredients

Potato Curry - recipe photo

Indian40 minutesMedium4.4

Potato Curry

Hearty potato and pea curry with warm spices. Serve with rice or naan.

· Potatoes
· Peas
· Coconut milk
+3 more ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best foods for meal prep?
Rice, quinoa, roasted chicken, beans, roasted vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs all keep well and are versatile.
How long does meal prep last?
Most cooked proteins and grains last 3–4 days in the fridge. Freeze portions for longer storage.
How do I start meal prepping?
Pick 2–3 recipes, cook in batches, and store in containers. Start with one meal (e.g. lunch) and expand from there.