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Chicken Protein Bowls: 5 Easy Meal Prep Ideas

Chicken Protein Bowls: 5 Easy Meal Prep Ideas

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A balanced and protein-packed chicken bowl with fresh vegetables and a base of brown rice or quinoa.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Cook 1 cup uncooked rice or quinoa in 2 cups boiling water for 15 minutes

👨‍🍳 Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika

👨‍🍳 Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink

👨‍🍳 Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari and cook for 1 minute

👨‍🍳 Sauté 1 cup diced bell peppers and 1 cup broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender

👨‍🍳 Combine chicken and vegetables with cooked rice or quinoa

👨‍🍳 Drizzle with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon lime juice

👨‍🍳 Garnish with sliced green onions

Notes

Prep ingredients in advance for meal prep. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

  • 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