Meal Plan — Week of April 6, 2026
Season: Spring (Northeast US)
Seasonal Produce Featured: Asparagus, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, basil, cilantro, bok choy, cabbage
Target Macros:
- Standard days: ~2,200 cal / 180g protein
- Saturday (long run): ~2,400 cal / 180g protein (extra carbs)
- Sunday (rest): ~2,000-2,100 cal / 180g protein
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Activity | Lunch | Dinner |
| Mon (Apr 13) | Lift | L1: Greek Chicken Rice Bowls | D1: Butter Chicken |
| Tue (Apr 14) | Run | L1: Greek Chicken Rice Bowls | D1: Butter Chicken (leftovers) |
| Wed (Apr 15) | Lift | L1: Greek Chicken Rice Bowls | D2: Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon |
| Thu (Apr 16) | Run | L1: Greek Chicken Rice Bowls | D3: Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet |
| Fri (Apr 17) | Lift | L1: Greek Chicken Rice Bowls | D3: Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet (leftovers) |
| Sat (Apr 18) | Long Run | Flexible (leftovers or D4 extra) | D4: Ground Turkey Skillet |
| Sun (Apr 19) | Rest | Flexible (leftovers or snacking) | D4: Ground Turkey Skillet (leftovers) |
Weekly Summary
| Day | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
| Mon | 1,977 | 198g | 184g | 54g | 2,459mg |
| Tue | 1,977 | 198g | 184g | 54g | 2,459mg |
| Wed | 2,020 | 175g | 187g | 70g | 2,210mg |
| Thu | 2,008 | 197g | 183g | 59g | 3,010mg |
| Fri | 1,793 | 184g | 156g | 49g | 2,870mg |
| Sat | 2,067 | 173g | 241g | 51g | 1,857mg |
| Sun | 1,818 | 162g | 189g | 44g | 2,221mg |
| Avg | 1,951 | 184g | 189g | 54g | 2,441mg |
Notes: Replacing breakfasts with L2 (Chicken Egg Roll Bowl) significantly improved protein numbers. Average daily protein is now 184g (exceeds 180g target) from base meals alone, with snack additions pushing most days to 190g+. Calories average 1,951 — add recommended snacks to hit 2,100-2,200. Sodium is higher this week due to the soy sauce in L2 — if BP is a concern, consider using half the soy sauce in L2 or switching to coconut aminos.
Meal Prep Schedule
Sunday (April 12) — Prep Day
- L1: Marinate chicken for Greek Bowls (ideally overnight Saturday). Grill/pan-cook chicken, make brown rice, prep vegetables. Portion into 5 meal prep containers.
- L2: Cook Chicken Egg Roll Bowls (2.5x batch). Cook ground chicken in 2 batches with soy sauce, add vegetables and seasonings. Portion into 7 containers with white rice.
- Hard-boil eggs: 1 dozen for S4 snacks through the week.
- Rice: Cook a big batch of jasmine rice (4+ cups dry) for L2, D1-D4 sides. Cook brown rice separately for L1.
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Meals
L1 — Greek Chicken Rice Bowls (Lunch)
Servings: 4 | Time: 60m
| Cal | P | C | F | Na |
| 418 | 44g | 23g | 17g | 782mg |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts (2 large or 3 small))
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1-1/4 cups quick cooking brown rice (such as Uncle Bens 10 min rice)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 small orange bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 20 pitted Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon (quartered)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and oregano in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick, being careful not to puncture the bag.
- Add marinade to the bag. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Bring the rice and broth to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes (or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed).
- Meanwhile preheat a grill, grill pan or heavy skillet over medium heat. Spray with oil and add the chicken, discard the marinade.
- Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Allow chicken to rest while you make the rest of the bowl.
- Slice the chicken breasts. Place 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, top with chicken, 1/4 of the tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper and olives.
- Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil, lemon juice from 1 wedge, 1 tablespoon feta cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.
- Slice the chicken breasts. In 4 meal containers, layer 3/4 cup rice and 1/4 of the chicken, in separate containers or baggies pack 1/4 of the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, olives and feta.
- When ready to eat, heat the chicken and rice, top with veggies, olives and cheese and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and lemon juice from 1 wedge.
L2 — Chicken Egg Roll Bowl (Lunch)
Servings: 3 | Time: 30m
| Cal | P | C | F | Na |
| 442 | 36g | 46g | 12g | 786mg |
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce, divided)
- 3 medium scallion (sliced, dark green parts separated for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground ginger or ginger paste
- 3 cups slaw mix with cabbage (carrots and/or broccoli slaw, or your favorite slaw mix)
- 2 cups baby bok choy (chopped, from 2)
- 1/2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine ( (mirin) or dry sherry)
- 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high with 1/2 tablespoon of the soy sauce until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
- Add the scallion whites and light green parts, garlic and ginger, stir well and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the veggies, pour the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil and cook stirring ocassionally until the vegetables are wilted, but still crunchy, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and finish with scallions. Serve with rice.
D1 — Butter Chicken (Dinner)
Servings: 6 | Time: 40m
| Cal | P | C | F | Na |
| 307 | 41g | 13g | 12g | 241mg |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated yellow onion, (from 1 small onion)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 8 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 2 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro, for serving
- 6 cups cooked basmati rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and the garlic and ginger are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, chicken stock, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, cumin, garam masala and turmeric until combined. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in the chicken until coated. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and heavy cream. Return to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
- Divide the rice between 6 bowls. Serve the butter chicken over the rice and sprinkle with cilantro.
D2 — Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon (Dinner)
Servings: 4 | Time: 20m
| Cal | P | C | F | Na |
| 289 | 30g | 2g | 18g | 266mg |
Ingredients
- olive oil spray
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed (about 5 ounce each )
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Sir Kensington)
- 6 fresh basil leaves (minced, plus more for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F. Spritz the basket with olive oil.
- Season the salmon with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix the mayonnaise with basil and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Spread completely over the top of salmon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- In batches, air fry 7 minutes, or longer depending on thickness of the salmon.
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Spritz a sheet pan with olive oil.
- Season the salmon with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix the mayonnaise with basil and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Spread completely over the top of salmon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon.
D3 — Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet (Dinner)
Servings: 4 | Time: 40m
| Cal | P | C | F | Na |
| 338 | 40g | 12g | 17g | 792mg |
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 4 cups packed kale, tough stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken all over with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- To the same skillet, add the tomato paste, garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes and cook stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream, pepper, 1/4 cup of the parmesan and kale until the kale is just wilted, about 3 minutes more. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 5 minutes more.
- Top with the basil and the remaining parmesan and serve.
D4 — Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato (Dinner)
Servings: 4 | Time: 25m
| Cal | P | C | F | Na |
| 266 | 28g | 22g | 8g | 525mg |
Ingredients
- 14 ounces from 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced 3/4 inch
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- 1 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup water
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet over high heat with oil and brown the turkey, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin.
- Cook breaking the meat up until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Push the meat to the side, add the onion and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Add the black beans, corn, tomato, jalapeño pepper, garlic, cilantro and stir with 1/4 cup water.
- Add the zucchini remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cumin.
- Mix and cover, cook low 4 to 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender crisp.
- Serve with lime wedges and more cilantro if desired.
S1 — Protein Shake (Snack)
Meal Options: Snack (flexible timing)
Complexity: Easy (2 min)
Source: Target staple
Macros (per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
| 160 | 40g | 0g | 0g | 150mg |
Instructions
- Mix protein powder with water or milk per package directions.
S2 — Apple with Almond Butter (Snack)
Meal Options: Snack
Complexity: Easy (2 min)
Source: Target staple
Macros (per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
| 165 | 4g | 21g | 9g | 0mg |
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, sliced
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
- Slice apple. Serve with almond butter for dipping.
S3 — Cottage Cheese with Berries (Snack)
Meal Options: Snack
Complexity: Easy (2 min)
Source: Target staple
Macros (per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
| 150 | 18g | 12g | 3g | 350mg |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup mixed berries
Instructions
- Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl. Top with berries.
S4 — Banana + Hard-Boiled Eggs (Snack)
Meal Options: Snack
Complexity: Easy (2 min)
Source: Target staple
Macros (per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
| 215 | 13g | 27g | 10g | 140mg |
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Peel banana. Peel eggs. Eat.
BV1 — Coffee + OJ (Daily Beverage)
Meal Options: Daily (every day)
Complexity: Easy
Source: Target staple
Macros (per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
| 115 | 2g | 26g | 0g | 5mg |