Description
This Easy High-Protein Chicken Bowl is a filling meal made with seasoned chicken, fresh greens, grains, vegetables, and a simple yogurt dressing. It’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
Simple Yogurt Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Add water a little at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, roasted peppers, and carrots.
- Build the bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa between four bowls. Add the greens, sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, and carrots.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and feta if using.
- Finish with dressing: Drizzle the yogurt dressing over each bowl and serve.
Notes
Storage
For meal prep, store the chicken, grains, and vegetables in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
Recipe Tips
- Use leftover cooked chicken to make this bowl even faster.
- Swap rice for quinoa, farro, or another grain you enjoy.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use different vegetables based on what you have in the fridge.
- Keep the dressing separate if preparing the bowls ahead of time.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop