🍗 Chicken Protein Bowl 🥗✨
Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and hearty grains, this Chicken Protein Bowl is the ultimate balanced meal. Whether you’re meal-prepping or enjoying it fresh, it’s a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your day! 🌿💪
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 1 tsp smoked paprika
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cumin
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bowl Base:
🍚 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous
🥬 2 cups mixed greens or spinach
For the Toppings:
🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🥒 1/2 cup cucumber slices
🥕 1/4 cup shredded carrots
🥑 1/2 avocado, sliced
🥚 1 boiled egg, sliced (optional for extra protein)
For the Dressing:
🍋 2 tbsp olive oil
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🌿 1 tsp Dijon mustard
🌿 1 tsp honey (optional for a hint of sweetness)
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
In a small bowl, mix garlic, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken with the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and slice into strips.
Prepare the Base:
Cook quinoa, rice, or couscous according to package instructions.
Divide the grains evenly into bowls and layer with mixed greens or spinach.
Assemble the Bowl:
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, avocado, and boiled egg slices to the bowl.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
Finish and Serve:
Top the bowl with the sliced chicken and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro if desired.