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Chicken Protein Bowls: 5 Easy Meal Prep Ideas

Chicken Protein Bowls: 5 Easy Meal Prep Ideas

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5 easy chicken protein bowl recipes that are perfect for meal prep and take just 30 minutes to make. Each bowl combines lean chicken, fiber-rich grains, and colorful vegetables.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

🥄 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
🥄 cup fresh bell peppers (diced)
🥄 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
🥄 cup brown rice or quinoa (uncooked)
🥄 tablespoons olive oil
🥄 teaspoons cumin
🥄 teaspoons paprika
🥄 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
🥄 green onions (sliced)
🥄 tablespoon sesame oil
🥄 Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Preheat oven to 400°F

👨‍🍳 Season chicken with olive oil, cumin, and paprika

👨‍🍳 Roast chicken for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through

👨‍🍳 Let cool before slicing

👨‍🍳 Mix cooked grain with bell peppers and broccoli

👨‍🍳 Toss chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice

👨‍🍳 Assemble bowls with chicken and veggie mixture

👨‍🍳 Garnish with sliced green onions

Notes

You can prep the chicken and grains ahead of time. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30