Description
High Protein Lunch is a quick, nutritious meal perfect for busy days. Packed with grilled chicken, quinoa, beans, and fresh veggies, it delivers lasting energy and balanced flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Grilled chicken breast
Quinoa
Black beans
Chopped vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers)
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Grill chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, chopped vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Add sliced grilled chicken on top.
5. Mix well and serve.
Notes
This recipe is gluten-free and can be made vegetarian with tofu.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for a flavor boost.
Tastes great both warm and chilled, ideal for lunch prep.
Top with sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein lunch, quinoa chicken bowl, healthy lunch idea, gluten-free protein bowl, meal prep salad