Low Calorie Meal Prep for Weight Loss | Chicken Fajita Fried Rice

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • This Chicken Fajita Fried Rice recipe is one of my favorite meal prep recipes I've made this year. It can be a good recipe to use for weight loss or cutting as it has less than 500 calories. The recipe can be found here: mealprepmanual.com/chicken-fa...
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  • @tduncan146
    @tduncan146 7 місяців тому +148

    Already prepped this yesterday and have to say it's a real winner. The fajita seasoning is perfect and the meal is cheap and easy.

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +9

      Glad you enjoyed it 😎

    • @coreyjacq
      @coreyjacq 7 місяців тому

      He posted this 6hours ago? Are u saying you made a different recipe or are you lying?

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +7

      @@coreyjacq it’s been on my website for a while now

    • @coreyjacq
      @coreyjacq 7 місяців тому

      @@TheMealPrepManual ah makes sense

    • @mikeb.4597
      @mikeb.4597 7 місяців тому

      Gonna have to try this one

  • @Warpgatez
    @Warpgatez Місяць тому +2

    This is my third time prepping this. Second time I used fajita mix and a fajita sauce marinade. The taste was lack luster. It’s soooooooo much better when you mix the marinade yourself. Also, about 2 lbs of Chicken thighs ended up being 20oz of chicken after trimming fat and cooking. So if you’re trying to have 6oz of chicken a meal I’d recommend 2 packs of 2lbs of chicken thighs.

  • @ben_burnes
    @ben_burnes 7 місяців тому +34

    Stuff like this has been a staple for me this year. Another thing I have been doing to help cut away rice calories is going half and half with finely shredded cabbage. Tends to work pretty well for flavor and texture.

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +9

      Yeah that’s a good way to do it. Sometimes I’ll do half cauliflower rice too.

    • @VelocitrapLords
      @VelocitrapLords 7 місяців тому +3

      Really like shredded cabbage as a carb substitute in stir fry

  • @supers0n1cb00m
    @supers0n1cb00m 7 місяців тому +5

    the firecracker beef and brussels honestly changed how i looked at cooking so im really looking forward to making this!

  • @extrememanner3867
    @extrememanner3867 7 місяців тому +1

    For sure making this next week, looks so good. Thanks Josh!

  • @woolwell_farm
    @woolwell_farm 6 місяців тому +1

    Made this today, eating it right now. Substituted brown rice for the white, worked fine. Really, really good! Thank you so much, and I'll be back for more.

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR Місяць тому +1

    Yum I'm doing this tomorrow! Easy peasy thanks!

  • @mmmmilkshake
    @mmmmilkshake 7 місяців тому +40

    Hi Josh. I love your channels and recipes - they've been a huge help for me personally in the last few months. There is something special about your cadence and delivery, scripting, and editing that I can't quite place my finger on. You've made cooking for myself very approachable and fun and I sing your praises to coworkers that order food every day. I'm looking forward to making this recipe next week - thank you.

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      That’s amazing, thanks for sharing and the nice words 😎🫡

  • @darcymeade8339
    @darcymeade8339 7 місяців тому

    I watched this this morning and knew that I had to try it for work the next 3 days. One of my favorites from your channel so far.

  • @user-bm7uj3yh9p
    @user-bm7uj3yh9p 7 місяців тому +1

    Done this last night and it tastes great and so easy to do thanks

  • @The6Foot4Asian
    @The6Foot4Asian 4 місяці тому

    Just made this. Fantastic stuff!

  • @athanaric4931
    @athanaric4931 7 місяців тому +2

    Just in time for meal prep day! I just ate my last serving of your Chicken Dijon Pasta Salad prep yesterday. This one looks amazing. I'll probably sub in 88/12 ground beef since I have some in the freezer that needs used instead of the fresh ingredients I'm getting ready to freeze for long term storage. I only have the confidence to experiment in the kitchen because I started watching your channel and cooking these meal preps. Was never much of a cook, but your channel made it approachable and now I cook most of the meals for the house, both as prep and single meals. So much time saved and it has made it way easier to see progress in my body recomposition journey. Every meal feels like a cheat meal, but are macro friendly. Thanks Josh!

  • @Kenny_Edmonton
    @Kenny_Edmonton Місяць тому

    Made this today, I’m in love with your channel, low calorie high protein meals, Asian turkey bowl is one of my favs, but I’ve done honey pork and really enjoying. I’m gonna do your chicken hack by putting it in the fridge. And make some of those easy chicken meals for lunch, I need some better lunch meals. Thanks for the great reviews. I’d like to see a video on all the cooking supplies you use, like the brands and details, Knives, etc

  • @StephanBouwer
    @StephanBouwer 7 місяців тому

    Ooo have to try out this one this coming weekend...

  • @djskywalkerr
    @djskywalkerr 7 місяців тому

    legendary as always my man

  • @ilovetolurkaround
    @ilovetolurkaround 23 години тому

    This is my favorite meal prep! I just did it with no rice so I can sub with tortilla or veggies. Very easy and tasty, please keep doing this kind of videos ❤❤❤

  • @DaveCBwfc
    @DaveCBwfc 7 місяців тому +1

    Love this channel

  • @christianmartin6350
    @christianmartin6350 7 місяців тому

    It's awesome to see you listen to the BS pod and disc golf too!

  • @hansolsen3101
    @hansolsen3101 7 місяців тому

    I do something similar to this with your baked chicken thigh recipe but I like what you’ve done here. Sometimes I add some black beans to this for a bit more

  • @coreygish7516
    @coreygish7516 5 днів тому

    Big boy meals are the bomb tysm

  • @thearb2003
    @thearb2003 4 місяці тому

    This is beyond amazing

  • @JEEBUSxHIMSELF
    @JEEBUSxHIMSELF 7 місяців тому

    my man you are a saint for these vids 🙏

  • @Brenbearr
    @Brenbearr 6 місяців тому +5

    It's my 2nd day having this meal and I absolutely love it!! A small tip, if it doesn't seem like a lot of food to you at first, drink a good amount of water before eating, and then by the time you've finished the meal, you'll be so full!!

    • @rem45acp
      @rem45acp Місяць тому

      This is a very good rule to follow. I drink a half gallon of filtered water every day within a 16 hour period. This doesn’t include my coffee and tea. Helps me eat less and I actually feel better because water helps with everything.

  • @dannyboy5514
    @dannyboy5514 7 місяців тому

    Gonna make this one tomorrow!

  • @Pewling
    @Pewling 7 місяців тому

    Definitely one of my fav. recipes from you!

  • @anauthenticapple3974
    @anauthenticapple3974 7 місяців тому

    Always great. More bulk foods please!

  • @NTFJOTS
    @NTFJOTS 4 місяці тому

    Made this yesterday, family favorite even when made with veggie strips for my vegetarian brother. Thank you

  • @isiah8323
    @isiah8323 6 місяців тому

    I do this with quinoa. Tastes great!

  • @josefinealfred9948
    @josefinealfred9948 7 місяців тому

    Just made this recipe 😊delicious

  • @joshfarrington2775
    @joshfarrington2775 6 місяців тому

    My weightloss starts next week after break. Gonna open up with these for lunches

  • @AckunaFritatta
    @AckunaFritatta 3 місяці тому

    Looks good I'm gonna try next shop

  • @breakingcustombc2925
    @breakingcustombc2925 2 місяці тому

    I just made this and it was delicious. I added 3 jalepenos to give it a little bit more kick. Next time I'll try with boneless thighs instead of tenders. Either way I'll be adding this into my meal prep rotation.

  • @Fgurs
    @Fgurs 7 місяців тому +3

    also thank goodness for not demonizing white rice!!!!

  • @EdwardScape
    @EdwardScape 6 місяців тому +1

    Bro, just made this. It’s sooo good! Shame I ate 5 days worth of meal prep in one go tho…

  • @impatient_geist
    @impatient_geist 6 місяців тому

    Its great. Thanks.

  • @KarenSchuessler
    @KarenSchuessler 16 днів тому

    I made this today. It is delicious! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs. I was careful not to overcook it and was very juicy. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly and it's perfect! I'll be making this often!

  • @adamrojas9235
    @adamrojas9235 6 місяців тому

    I prepped this last week for my self and a friend and I have to say, this is probably gonna be my new favorite chicken and rice dish next to the honey sriracha chicken rice bowl. my friend loved it!

  • @alexandermclaughlin1492
    @alexandermclaughlin1492 7 місяців тому +6

    Going to the store for ingredients right now 🔥

  • @Whamofilms
    @Whamofilms 7 місяців тому

    You are a disc golfer, you sr are a winner 🥇

  • @simonkoch4251
    @simonkoch4251 6 місяців тому

    Cool video, thanks buddy!
    Is this mean suitable for freezing?

  • @user-zp2rb4nf7r
    @user-zp2rb4nf7r 4 місяці тому

    Cooked this for my husband and it was really well liked! Love the recipe and also your explanations along the way :)

  • @blabla91ist
    @blabla91ist 7 місяців тому

    Could you do also a low carb version of meal prep? Or do all the low calorie versions are for cutting fat ?
    Btw your videos are the best ❤️
    Best

  • @ildathet
    @ildathet 7 місяців тому

    And me who was hesitating on what to make for this week !

  • @ANBU_Black_0ps24
    @ANBU_Black_0ps24 7 місяців тому +17

    Josh I really appreciate all you do. I started following your meal prep recipes at the start of Septbember and I've lost over 20 pounds in 6 weeks largely thanks to your recipes. Thank you!

  • @daniellefinlayson934
    @daniellefinlayson934 27 днів тому

    Can these meal preps be frozen?? Can’t wait to make it !!

  • @deiongray1283
    @deiongray1283 3 місяці тому

    thank you

  • @bodaciouschad
    @bodaciouschad 7 місяців тому

    Thats next on my menu...

  • @CodingPadawan
    @CodingPadawan 7 місяців тому +3

    That sidearm turnover was clean. I didn't know you were a disc golfer. Thanks for the meal prep video.

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      I just started playing a couple of months ago. I am addicted

  • @Jaymzzz1349
    @Jaymzzz1349 7 місяців тому

    man i literally went shopping when this was uploaded :( this looks damn good, chef

  • @danimiddleton85
    @danimiddleton85 7 місяців тому

    Did anyone see the bit of chicken he picked up at the 3:50ish mark have two eyes and was happy to see us? Just me? Word.

  • @NerreraFightStories
    @NerreraFightStories 7 місяців тому +1

    This looks top quality. You've saved me a lot of money by giving me the confidence to cook some lunches for work and this one is definitely getting added to the rotation.
    Probably a silly question, but can garlic powder be used to sub for the garlic cloves?

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому

      Certainly

    • @joeycook2373
      @joeycook2373 7 місяців тому

      Fresh garlic will always have the strongest (and best, in my opinion) presence and flavor, but it can definitely be substituted in dishes. Things like pre-jarred, paste, or powder won't have the same bite or intensity but can also save a lot of time if that's what you're looking for.

    • @NerreraFightStories
      @NerreraFightStories 7 місяців тому

      @@joeycook2373 It's more I don't have the thing you rub the clove on (could easily get) and don't know where you buy garlic cloves (almost certainly available in my supermarket), so laziness basically lol.

    • @pubcollize
      @pubcollize 7 місяців тому

      @@NerreraFightStories Just chop it, really the biggest factor with garlic is peeling it. If you can get yourself to do that the rest is nothing.
      And if you really need one of those graters to grate the garlic for whatever reason, the Mrs or your mom might have one at the bathroom closet you could borrow that.

  • @kermit1
    @kermit1 6 місяців тому

    I would love to see a healthy pizza mealprep😊

  • @ederluiscaballero394
    @ederluiscaballero394 4 місяці тому +1

    A bit of a dumb question, but what type of rice do you use? Jasmine or long grain rice?

  • @tylerfox9410
    @tylerfox9410 8 днів тому

    Gotta say... if you plan to increase the calorie count on this dish I'd recommend adding corn instead of simply increasing the amount of rice

  • @karu-sama4407
    @karu-sama4407 7 місяців тому

    May I ask what else do you eat in a day other than this to maintain your calorie deficit?

  • @uraddiictOnx3
    @uraddiictOnx3 7 місяців тому

    YES LORD

  • @user-hv3xk6ed9c
    @user-hv3xk6ed9c 6 місяців тому

    is this able to be frozen? I have had gastric sleeve and can only eat small portions at a time so would end up with twice as many servings. I am new to your channel but making a list of things that I can make and store in freezer

  • @nikooooo7661
    @nikooooo7661 7 місяців тому +1

    isnt there a safety issue using old rice and then reheating it during meal prep?

  • @alexgieryna6573
    @alexgieryna6573 7 місяців тому

    Nice anny forehand!

  • @Cake7Eater
    @Cake7Eater 6 місяців тому

    @josh cortis Isn't this on the low-end calorie wise if I'm eating once day (intermittent fasting, sorta) and working out 3x a week? Wouldn't it be better if I basically combined two meals into one each time (meaning I would need to make more servings)?

  • @DaanishMillwalla
    @DaanishMillwalla 7 місяців тому

    Would you recommend having the chicken cook in an air fryer while cooking the veggies and mixing the rice in to save time?

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      You could but letting the veggies pick up all the leftover bits in the pan after the chicken helps with flavor

  • @kri3701
    @kri3701 6 місяців тому +1

    I have a question, if i meal prep Sunday night, would my food still be good Friday afternoon, or would i have to break it up and meal prep again Tuesday night ?

  • @TheDecapitatedApple
    @TheDecapitatedApple 7 місяців тому

    i love you gang

  • @jacksongosselin9817
    @jacksongosselin9817 6 місяців тому

    How long did you cook the chicken for?

  • @luigicepeda7641
    @luigicepeda7641 11 днів тому

    How much does each serving weigh in grams or oz to reach those macros?

  • @philknut9573
    @philknut9573 7 місяців тому

    GROCERY LIST: 1.) Olive/Avocado Oil 😉

  • @graeme111
    @graeme111 7 місяців тому

    46 minutes is definitely a selling point

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      I’m at the point in my life where if I have to sacrifice some flavor or technique in order to make things move faster, I’m going to do it ha

  • @superduper1121
    @superduper1121 6 місяців тому

    liked commentated and subscribed

  • @user-ef2bs8xv6x
    @user-ef2bs8xv6x 6 місяців тому

    Great recipe. But is it ok to store food in the black plastic containers ? I’m searching for plastic containers and i love this one, but i wanna know if it save for food and microwave

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  6 місяців тому

      It depends on where you look I guess. You can find an answer to either way. I personally don’t microwave in the plastic but they are listed as microwave safe

  • @billyshob
    @billyshob 7 місяців тому

    Why do you use the counter top burner instead of soing everything on your stove top? Also what knive brand/set to you use?

    • @billyshob
      @billyshob 7 місяців тому

      Answered my own question

  • @aliweber3906
    @aliweber3906 5 місяців тому

    nice video :)

  • @nenebops7744
    @nenebops7744 7 місяців тому +1

    Quick question, is it safe to reheat the rice twice after its cooked (while meal prepping and eating), I was always told you could only reheat rice once. Thanks x

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      I have been eating leftover rice my entire life and never once had a problem. As long as it’s stored properly you should be ok

    • @nenebops7744
      @nenebops7744 7 місяців тому +2

      @@TheMealPrepManual fantastic thank you! I'm disabled so being able to bulk make meals like this is a big help x

  • @mrnoobJI
    @mrnoobJI 7 місяців тому

    Notification squad rolling deep

  • @kschmidt1945
    @kschmidt1945 7 місяців тому +1

    How about adding an egg or two when cooking in the rice?

  • @raditz9676
    @raditz9676 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for another great clip!
    Sorry for just poppin' in your face, but, question: For me, keto works best (max 30g ch, 1200kcal) for weightloss, but I'm tired, even hardly can move on bad days, always cold, etc, basically, I'm physically dead. But if I don't go for keto, kcal watch only (same 1200kcal), I lose half the weight or less. How's that? (muscle loss is unlikely, that's something I don't really have anymore). Any ideas? Googled, failed :)

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      A good amount of weight loss especially at the beginning of low carb diets comes from losing water weight. Your body stores ~3g of water with every gram of carbs so when you deplete your carb stores, you lose the water weight with it. Losing actual tissue takes time, and doing it slowly is best for adherence purposes and future success.

    • @raditz9676
      @raditz9676 7 місяців тому

      @@TheMealPrepManual oh woops, I didn't know about the carb-water storage but now it makes sense (early in the diet, in the first 1-2 months I'm in and out that small room for "releasing" a crazy amount of "water"). Thank you so much!

  • @nehupas2488
    @nehupas2488 6 місяців тому

    Is it safe to ate this meal after staying in fridge for 5 days?

  • @THENAMEISQUICKMAN
    @THENAMEISQUICKMAN 7 місяців тому

    Me losing my mind in satisfaction when I pause after every direction to follow as stupidly accurately as possible and then hear the sweet sound of "so get out five of your meal prep containers"

  • @rodneyrogers1319
    @rodneyrogers1319 5 місяців тому

    How do people deal with having 15+ of these containers in their fridge at all times tho? Might be a dumb question.

  • @zaingill9527
    @zaingill9527 7 місяців тому

    Okay maybe a stupid question but how big are the meal prep containers used in this video?

  • @HerculesRockefeller420
    @HerculesRockefeller420 4 місяці тому

    Ehrenmann

  • @Ouba1
    @Ouba1 7 місяців тому +2

    Why did you say chicken breasts arent as forgiving as thighs?

    • @pacluv
      @pacluv 2 місяці тому

      Chicken thighs have more fat on them and this leads to juicer meat. Where as the chicken breast are a leaner cut of meat and would probably dry out when stir fried. Use chicken breast when you cook in the crockpot or when you cook in a casserole dish in the oven.

  • @hadleya.356
    @hadleya.356 7 місяців тому

    Does it freeze well?

  • @madshyldal452
    @madshyldal452 Місяць тому

    what does it mean that chichen breast are less forgiving than chichen thighs in a mealprep application?

    • @masongreen364
      @masongreen364 Місяць тому

      Chickens breasts typically dry out more easily, especially when reheated in the microwave. I usually add a little bit of water and cover with a plastic splatter cover so it kind of “steams” it and keeps it from drying out as bad

  • @tnmcru2153
    @tnmcru2153 7 місяців тому

    Another good one. Not loosing weight but DR has me on Low Fat Low Sugar (Low Fun) diet so this checks out.

  • @EhsanBhatti-hf8jv
    @EhsanBhatti-hf8jv 13 днів тому

    How much should evry portion weight after cooking?

  • @leborhal7450
    @leborhal7450 7 місяців тому

    I'd love to watch your other videos - but UA-cam has decided I only get three a day now, because.

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому

      Wait what? I haven’t heard of this. Are they restricting watch time now?

  • @karissaburns100
    @karissaburns100 4 місяці тому

    Please make sure to refrigerate the rice!

  • @jaedonlong4084
    @jaedonlong4084 7 місяців тому

    MORE BIG BOY MEALS

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому

      Soon. I can’t make those every week or else I’ll get fat haha

  • @garreth8753
    @garreth8753 7 місяців тому

    Dude I thought you hated cilantro

  • @xXMaDGaMeR
    @xXMaDGaMeR 7 місяців тому

    why are chicken thighs more forgiving the chicken breasts ???

  • @ericmachus4290
    @ericmachus4290 5 місяців тому

    Don’t see a lot of squash Footage. Do u play?

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  5 місяців тому

      Yeah probably three times a week

    • @ericmachus4290
      @ericmachus4290 5 місяців тому

      @@TheMealPrepManual very nice. I feel like I saw a Detroit element in one of your videos. Where do you play? Regionally? I’m in the Detroit area. I used to play a lot but I’m having some health issues. I hope to be back at it this summer 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @blakebirch1411
    @blakebirch1411 7 місяців тому +1

    More high calorie bulk prep?

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +4

      I’m going to try and do one a month. I have to eat all the food I prep and I don’t want to get fat haha

  • @YOUNGGIOTTO
    @YOUNGGIOTTO 4 місяці тому

    wait....is that gregory gym on ut campus lol

  • @Zathren
    @Zathren 7 місяців тому +2

    Nah.
    You can't just call Chili's Godless.
    That's blasphemy round these parts.

  • @Mr.Mindset
    @Mr.Mindset 6 місяців тому

    Food from the fridge after 2,3 days is bs!

  • @alkius
    @alkius 7 місяців тому

    first lol

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  7 місяців тому +1

      Jussst a bit outside

    • @alkius
      @alkius 7 місяців тому

      @@TheMealPrepManual ty so much for the meal prep videos love the constant ideas you give us 🙏

  • @WolfyRLW
    @WolfyRLW 7 місяців тому

    Josh you may be making these recipes to save you time during the week but i think if there was some kind of refund i could give you on the time you saved me you might live to well over 200+

  • @jefe9206
    @jefe9206 4 дні тому

    Fasting >> cutting calories. Your metabolism stays the same and you drop weight, while getting a boost in growth hormone.

  • @sanjicook08
    @sanjicook08 7 місяців тому +1

    Notification Gang