Delicious homemade High Protein Chicken Bowl - Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions

High Protein Chicken Bowl

Buildable high-protein chicken bowl with seasoned grilled chicken, rice, veggies, and creamy sauce—meal-prep friendly macros without sacrificing flavor.

⏱️
15
min prep time
🔥
20
min cook time
🍽️
4
servings
📊
Easy
difficulty

🛒Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste for sauce

🔧Kitchen Tools Needed

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meal prep containers

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound chicken to even thickness. Rub with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.

  2. 2

    Grill or sear in a hot skillet 5–7 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 5 minutes; slice.

  3. 3

    Stir Greek yogurt with lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper for a quick sauce.

  4. 4

    Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with broccoli, tomatoes, avocado, and sliced chicken.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with yogurt sauce. For meal prep, keep avocado and sauce separate until eating; reheat chicken/rice to 165°F.

🥗Nutrition Information

Calories per serving: 480

🏷️Recipe Tags

high protein chicken bowlchicken rice bowlmeal prep bowlmacro friendlyhealthy chicken dinneramericangrilled chicken bowlfitness mealweeknight bowlprotein lunch

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein?

Roughly 45–50g per bowl depending on chicken size and yogurt amount.

Low carb?

Use cauliflower rice and extra veggies.

Air fryer chicken?

Air fry breasts at 375°F for 15–18 minutes to 165°F, flipping once.

How long does meal prep last?

3–4 days refrigerated. Reheat to 165°F; add fresh avocado when serving.

Sauce swap?

Hummus, salsa, or light ranch all work.

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