High-Protein

High-Protein

Grilled Chicken Power Bowl

Marinated grilled chicken over herbed rice with vegetables. 45g protein, meal-prep friendly.

Grilled Chicken Power Bowl
Prep
15m
Cook
15m
Total
30m
Serves
4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (~6 oz each)
  • Marinade: 3 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
520 kcal
Protein
45 g
Carbs
44 g
Fat
16 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Marinate at least 20 minutes (up to 8 hours).

  2. 2

    Cook rice in broth, covered, 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes; fluff and stir in parsley.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until 165°F internal. Rest 5 minutes, slice.

  4. 4

    Build bowls: rice, sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, feta. Drizzle with extra olive oil and lemon.

Cook's tips

  • Pounding chicken even = even cooking, juicier result.
  • Bowls keep in the fridge 4 days.