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High Protein Chicken Bowls

High Protein Chicken Bowls

High protein chicken bowls with juicy seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice. Meal prep friendly, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine global
Servings 4
Calories 586 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb 680 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Base + Vegetables

  • 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa about 450 g
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 avocado sliced

Drizzle and Garnish

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or light mayo
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced chicken in a bowl and add olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until every piece is coated.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. It should sizzle lightly on contact.
  • Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes without touching it to allow browning. Flip and cook another 4 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • While the chicken cooks, warm your cooked rice or quinoa. Cauliflower rice also works for a low-carb version.
  • Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice among four bowls. Add tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and avocado around the edges.
  • Place the cooked chicken in the center of each bowl.
  • Drizzle with Greek yogurt or light mayo. For a tangier drizzle, mix yogurt with a squeeze of lemon.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately or portion into meal-prep containers.

Notes

• Slice the chicken evenly so it cooks at the same speed.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear.
• Add a splash of water if the seasoning begins sticking.
• For extra protein, add cottage cheese as a side.
• Thinly sliced chicken cooks faster and absorbs the seasoning better.
• Pre-cooked rice or microwaveable rice saves time.