We get it, meal prep fam. You’re really, super busy in your life, especially if you work or go to school full-time. Just like any other human being, you have to take care of your physical needs in order to perform well, but sometimes it can be extremely challenging to find the time to do things like cook all your meals. But don’t let yourself fall into the trap of eating fast food just because cooking is impractical! That’s truly one of the coolest things about meal prep—It’s a one-and-done solution for those of us who are trying to time-manage our busy lives! This sheet pan chicken and asparagus bowl are easy to make ahead and perfect for any weeknight.
If that sounds like one of the challenges you face, then you will love what we’ve got cookin’ for you today—A chicken asparagus sheet pan meal prep recipe! Using only 4 main ingredients and 25 minutes to prepare and cook, we love this meal prep recipe for its absolute simplicity. Simple doesn’t mean bland, though, because the chicken in this meal prep recipe is seasoned with savory oyster sauce and bits of minced fresh garlic! What’s more, this is a fantastic option for anyone because it yields large portion sizes, meaning you get more food for when your body needs it, for less effort!
In general, a cooked chicken will last about 4 days in the refrigerator when stored properly. This is perfect because this meal prep recipe yields 4 portions—enough for you to eat it once a day if you want!
Yes, it can! Chicken and veggies are great for freezing and should last around 6 months. Just reheat and eat!
As we mentioned earlier, one of the best parts of this meal prep recipe is its pure simplicity! To make it, begin by preheating your oven to 425° F. While you wait, line a baking sheet (like one of these fantastic commercial ones from Nordic Ware) with foil, and spray with a thin coating of oil for easy cleanup. Next, arrange the asparagus onto the baking sheet without overlapping. Now place chicken on the stem side of the asparagus,— Remembering not to overlap here as well is important because it ensures uniform cooking! Time to make the seasoning! Do this by mixing oyster sauce and minced garlic in a small bowl, then brush over the chicken and the asparagus. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, which will take about 20 minutes. Serve hot or cold over steamed rice. Delish!
We think this meal prep recipe is best enjoyed in a simple-yet-efficient single-compartment meal prep container! If you’re new to this world of meal prep and need guidance, we suggest heading over to our article, Ultimate Guide to Meal Prep Containers.
Sheet pan meals are delicious and oh-so-simple, and that’s why we love them so much at MPOF! If you want even more of sheet pan meal prep recipes, check out these Zesty Stuffed Poblano Peppers or Sriracha Honey Glazed Salmon, if you’re in the mood for something sweet yet spicy!
The recipe produces a juicy chicken and tender asparagus combo that is super flavorful. It goes perfect with steamed brown rice or other healthy rice alternatives.
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Going to make this on Monday!
Yay! Let us know how you like it. =)
Is there something we can use in place of oyster sauce? If you check the ingredients it’s not really 21dsd friendly. Or Paleo friendly
Hey Christin - Some people add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce to soy sauce, which is meant to replace oyster sauce. Even fish sauce is used as a replacement for oyster sauce in some food recipes. There is also a vegetarian and vegan version