🍗 Chicken Protein Bowl 🥗✨

🌟Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and hearty grains, this Chicken Protein Bowl is the ultimate balanced meal. Whether you’re meal-prepping or enjoying it fresh, it’s a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your day! 🌿💪

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

🍗 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

🌿 1 tsp smoked paprika

🌿 1/2 tsp ground cumin

🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

🥄 1 tbsp olive oil

🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

For the Bowl Base:

🍚 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous

🥬 2 cups mixed greens or spinach

For the Toppings:

🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

🥒 1/2 cup cucumber slices

🥕 1/4 cup shredded carrots

🥑 1/2 avocado, sliced

🥚 1 boiled egg, sliced (optional for extra protein)

For the Dressing:

🍋 2 tbsp olive oil

🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

🌿 1 tsp Dijon mustard

🌿 1 tsp honey (optional for a hint of sweetness)

🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Chicken:

In a small bowl, mix garlic, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Coat the chicken with the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and slice into strips.

2️⃣ Prepare the Base:

Cook quinoa, rice, or couscous according to package instructions.

Divide the grains evenly into bowls and layer with mixed greens or spinach.

3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:

Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, avocado, and boiled egg slices to the bowl.

4️⃣ Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.

5️⃣ Finish and Serve:

Top the bowl with the sliced chicken and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro if desired.