5-Minute Chicken Dinner that Cooks Themselves

Training for four marathons taught me that meal prep doesn’t always work… Between going to work, fitting in training runs that can last over an hour, don’t even think about finding time for meal prep!

I needed a recovery system that I could rely on even on the more tiring days. But when you have a sensitive tummy, don’t even think about protein shakes that would end up backing me up and causing me more issues! I needed real food, with zero effort, where i could get real sources of protein, fiber, and probiotics.

So what I started making are what I call the dinners that cooks itself! It’s a 5-minute setup that I can pop on the stove, put the lid on, walk away, take my shower, then let the steam and stove do all the work. By the time you’re back, dinner’s ready.

This is one of my favorites, using chicken legs, and a few sauces I always have in my pantry. Here’s how to make it so it serves 2.

When thinking about making these types of dinners, it’s all about layering:

1. The Base that keeps food simmering, not burning
2. The Flavor elements that can infuse everything
3. The Protein that gets better with simmering and steaming

This dish has all three!