🍗 Chicken Protein Bowl 🥗✨
🌟 Packed with lean protein, fresh veggies, and wholesome grains, this Chicken Protein Bowl is the perfect meal to fuel your day. Simple, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, it’s a go-to dish for a balanced, satisfying bite! 🌿💪
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🌿 1 tsp smoked paprika
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cumin
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bowl Base:
🍚 1 cup cooked quinoa, rice, or farro
🥬 2 cups mixed greens or spinach
For the Toppings:
🥒 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🥕 1/4 cup shredded carrots
🥑 1/2 avocado, sliced
🥚 1 boiled egg, sliced (optional)
For the Dressing:
🥛 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or tahini
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🥄 1 tsp olive oil
🌿 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and slice into strips.
2️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of quinoa, rice, or farro in each bowl. Add a layer of mixed greens or spinach.
3️⃣ Add the Toppings:
Arrange cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, avocado, and boiled egg slices (if using) around the bowl.
4️⃣ Top with Chicken:
Place the sliced chicken on top of the bowl.
5️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the bowl or serve on the side.