Food:High-Protein Chicken Bowl

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High-Protein Bowl

A clean, easily scalable meal perfect for workout recovery and meal prep.

Ingredients

Ingredient Imperial Metric
Chicken breast
or Chicken thighs
or Chicken drums
8 oz 225 g
Quinoa
or Rice
1/2 cup 90 g
Black beans
or Pinto beans
1/4 cup 60 g
Bell pepper 1/2 medium 75 g
Olive oil 1 tbsp 15 ml
Taco seasoning 1 tsp 3 g

Quick Stats

  • Prep time: 15 mins
  • Cook time: 20 mins
  • Protein: ~55g

Tools Needed

Instructions

  1. Prep the base: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Prep the protein: Toss your chosen protein in olive oil and taco seasoning.
  3. Cook: Heat the skillet over medium-high heat (surface temp around 375°F / 190°C). Add the protein and use the sautéing method for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly browned.
  4. Assemble: Layer the quinoa in a bowl, top with your chosen beans, diced bell pepper, and the cooked protein.