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High-protein chicken bowls

High-protein chicken bowls: 5 Ways to Savor Every Bite

A nutritious and filling meal featuring high-protein chicken.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Grill chicken breast until fully cooked.
  3. Slice grilled chicken.
  4. In a bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Add sliced chicken on top of the mixture.
  6. Top with avocado and cilantro.
  7. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken before grilling.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
  • This bowl can be served warm or cold.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: High-protein chicken bowls, healthy meals, quinoa bowls