Ramadan Meal Prep: Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Chicken and Greek-Style Chicken
Ramadan is just around the corner, and with shorter fasts this year, I’m getting a head start on meal prep to keep things simple yet delicious. These two chicken recipes – Garlic Herb Chicken and Greek-Style Chicken – are versatile, flavorful, and perfect for a variety of meals throughout the month. Whether you pair them with salad, steamed rice, daal chawal, or use them in sandwiches and wraps, these recipes will make your suhoor and iftar effortless and satisfying.
Why These Recipes Work
The beauty of these recipes lies in their simplicity and flexibility. You can prep them in advance, freeze them, and cook them straight from the freezer. For these recipes, I’m collaborating with Golden Steer Italian Herb Seasoning – Table 40. This seasoning blend is crafted from whole, garden-fresh dried herbs combined with granulated tomato powder, bringing bold flavors to your cooking.
You can even grab 10% off your purchase of the seasonin with my code! And let’s not forget, I’m using Golden Steer’s beautiful Golden Spoon to make the meal prep feel extra special.
Meal Prep Tips
Freezer-Friendly: Place the marinated chicken in a ziplock bag, flatten it, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Cooking Options: Steam, air-fry, or bake. I steamed the chicken today, which kept it tender and juicy.
Serving Suggestions: My family loves to drizzle the extra cooking juices over salad, but these recipes work beautifully in any dish you like.
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Garlic Herb Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp Golden Steer Italian Herb Seasoning (or substitute with:
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh oregano
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp minced fresh thyme)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (extra flavor is always a win!)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Directions:
1. In a ziplock bag, combine the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Seal the bag and mix everything well to coat the chicken evenly.
3. Lay the bag flat in the freezer, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours if cooking immediately.
4. To cook: Steam, bake, or air-fry. I steam-cooked the chicken in a heated pan, covering and simmering until tender. Increase the heat to evaporate excess water, leaving a little for added flavor.
Greek-Style Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp Golden Steer Italian Herb Seasoning (or substitute with:
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (for an extra kick!)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
Directions:
1. In a ziplock bag, combine the chicken, olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt.
2. Seal and mix to coat the chicken evenly.
3. Lay the bag flat in the freezer, or marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4. To cook: Steam, bake, or air-fry. For today’s meal, I steamed the chicken until tender and kept a bit of the broth to drizzle over my salad.
These recipes are not just quick and easy, but they’re packed with flavor and ideal for Ramadan meal prep. Whether you’re feeding a crowd for iftar or just preparing a simple suhoor, these chicken dishes will make your life easier and tastier this Ramadan.
Happy prepping!
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