--- title: Chicken Nuggets & Autumn Apple Cider Chicken Meal Prep | Houston description: Weekly personal chef meal prep in Houston, featuring Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets and Autumn Apple Cider Chicken. View the full menu and gallery by Chef Ana. canonical: https://personalchefana.com/portfolio/chicken-nuggets-sugar-free-autumn-apple-thighs-meal-prep-houston/ language: en-US --- Weekly Meal Prep · [Houston, TX](/personal-chef/houston/) # Italian and Tex-Mex flavors with apple cider chicken, baked nuggets and berry yogurt parfaits **Date:** September 28, 2026 **Service:** Weekly Meal Prep **Prep Time:** 5 hours **Dishes:** 9 ![Golden chicken nuggets sit beside beef fajitas with pepper strips, while zucchini and tomatoes brighten the farro.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/chicken-nuggets-beef-fajitas.jpg) What We Prepared ## Complete Menu Weekly Meal Prep · September 28, 2026 Proteins Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Sugar Free Ketchup Autumn Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs Beef Fajitas Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce Starchy Sides Italian Farro with Pesto, Zucchini and Tomatoes Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Gnocchi Pasta Sweets Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Protein Granola on the Side Vegetables Parmesan Baked Broccoli & Cauliflower Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Created by Chef Ana ## Photo Gallery ![Braised chicken thighs fill a white baker with brown cooking juices beside green broccoli and pale cauliflower florets.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/chicken-thighs-baked-broccoli.jpg) Braised chicken thighs fill a white baker with brown cooking juices beside green broccoli and pale cauliflower florets. ![Green broccoli and pale cauliflower fill a white baking dish above apple cider chicken thighs with browned tops.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/chicken-thighs-broccoli-cauliflower.jpg) Green broccoli and pale cauliflower fill a white baking dish above apple cider chicken thighs with browned tops. ![Golden chicken nuggets sit beside beef fajitas with pepper strips, while zucchini and tomatoes brighten the farro.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/chicken-nuggets-beef-fajitas.jpg) Golden chicken nuggets sit beside beef fajitas with pepper strips, while zucchini and tomatoes brighten the farro. ![Italian farro with zucchini and cherry tomatoes frames beef fajitas, with red ketchup and green mint sauce alongside.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/beef-fajitas-italian-farro.jpg) Italian farro with zucchini and cherry tomatoes frames beef fajitas, with red ketchup and green mint sauce alongside. ![Prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles have browned tips and a grated topping, with golden baked chicken nuggets alongside.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/prosciutto-asparagus-chicken-nuggets.jpg) Prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles have browned tips and a grated topping, with golden baked chicken nuggets alongside. ![Uneven golden edges distinguish the baked chicken nuggets beside beef fajitas with red peppers and sliced onion.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/crispy-baked-chicken-nuggets.jpg) Uneven golden edges distinguish the baked chicken nuggets beside beef fajitas with red peppers and sliced onion. ![Herb-speckled apple cider chicken thighs sit in brown juices in a white baker, flanked by broccoli and cauliflower.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/apple-cider-chicken-thighs.jpg) Herb-speckled apple cider chicken thighs sit in brown juices in a white baker, flanked by broccoli and cauliflower. ![Seared lamb chops show browned surfaces and long bones beside berry yogurt parfaits and a separate bowl of granola.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep28-chicken-nuggets/lamb-chops-yogurt-parfaits.jpg) Seared lamb chops show browned surfaces and long bones beside berry yogurt parfaits and a separate bowl of granola. Chef Ana's Perspective ## Chef's Notes I would pair Beef Fajitas with Italian Farro with Pesto, Zucchini and Tomatoes for one meal, then serve Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce alongside Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus for another. The farro already includes zucchini and tomatoes, so it brings vegetables to the fajita plate without another side. For this Houston, TX menu, those combinations give the week two distinct meals from the same selection. **Read the full notes** For Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Sugar Free Ketchup, I recommend reheating a single layer uncovered at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, checking that the center is hot. Autumn Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs need a different approach: cover a small portion with its cooking juices and reheat at 350°F, checking after 20 minutes and continuing until it is heated through. I would add the ketchup after heating and spoon the hot braising juices over the thighs before serving. I keep the crunchy component separate in Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Protein Granola on the Side so it can be added just before eating. Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce also have their accompaniment on the side, which lets each serving get sauce at the table. The distinction matters here: granola loses its crunch in yogurt, while mint sauce can be spooned onto the lamb after reheating. 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