Looking for an easy high-protein chicken recipe that is filling, nutritious and full of flavour? This High-Protein Chicken Power Bowl combines lean chicken breast, quinoa, fresh vegetables, avocado and a creamy yoghurt-tahini dressing for a balanced meal that works well for lunch or dinner.

With approximately 40 g of protein per serve, it is a simple way to build a satisfying meal around quality protein, whole grains, healthy fats and colourful vegetables.

Why Choose a High-Protein Meal?

Protein plays an important role in supporting muscle maintenance and repair, particularly when combined with regular resistance training and an active lifestyle.

Including a good source of protein at meals can also help make meals more satisfying and can support a balanced approach to nutrition.

This chicken power bowl makes it easy to combine protein with carbohydrates, healthy fats and vegetables in one meal.

High-Protein Chicken Power Bowl

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: approximately 20 minutes
Protein: approximately 40 g per serve

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 chicken breasts, approximately 150 g each
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowls

• 1 cup quinoa
• 4 cups mixed salad leaves, such as spinach or rocket
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• ½ cup feta cheese, optional

For the Dressing

• 3 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2–3 tablespoons water, as needed

Step-by-Step Method

1. Prepare the Chicken

Pat the chicken breasts dry. Rub them with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Cook the Chicken

Heat a frying pan or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken for approximately 5–6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Remove from the heat and allow it to rest for around 5 minutes before slicing.

3. Cook the Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.

Cook according to the packet instructions. As a general guide, combine 1 cup of quinoa with approximately 2 cups of water, bring to the boil and simmer until the water has been absorbed.

Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and set aside.

4. Make the Creamy Tahini Dressing

Combine the Greek yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup and garlic in a small bowl.

Whisk until smooth.

Add water gradually until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Prepare the Vegetables

Wash the salad leaves and prepare the tomatoes, cucumber and avocado.

Having all your ingredients ready before assembling the bowls makes this an especially easy option for meal preparation.

6. Assemble the Chicken Power Bowls

Divide the quinoa and salad leaves between four bowls.

Top each bowl with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and feta, if using.

Drizzle over the yoghurt-tahini dressing and serve.

How to Add Even More Protein

If you would like to increase the protein content of your chicken power bowl, you could:

• Add extra chicken breast.
• Increase the Greek yoghurt in the dressing.
• Add chickpeas or edamame.
• Sprinkle over hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds.
• Serve with a boiled egg.
• Add cottage cheese instead of, or alongside, feta.

Can You Meal Prep Chicken Power Bowls?

Yes. This recipe is ideal for meal preparation.

Cook the chicken and quinoa ahead of time and store them separately from the fresh vegetables and dressing.

When you are ready to eat, assemble the bowl and add the avocado and dressing just before serving.

For best quality and food safety, refrigerate cooked ingredients promptly and follow appropriate food storage guidelines.

Building a Balanced Meal

A balanced meal does not need to be complicated.

This High-Protein Chicken Power Bowl includes:

Protein: chicken breast, Greek yoghurt and optional feta

Carbohydrates: quinoa

Healthy fats: avocado, olive oil and tahini

Vegetables: spinach or rocket, cucumber and tomatoes

Combining different food groups can help create a meal that is both nutritious and enjoyable.

Looking Beyond the Number on the Scale

Body weight alone does not tell you how much of your body is made up of muscle or fat.

A DEXA body composition scan can provide detailed information about body fat, lean mass and how that tissue is distributed throughout the body.

For people working on their nutrition, strength or body composition goals, tracking changes in muscle and fat over time may provide more useful information than relying on body weight alone.

At MeasureUp, DEXA body composition scanning provides detailed data to help you better understand your body composition and monitor changes over time.

The Bottom Line

High-protein meals can be simple, fresh and enjoyable.

This High-Protein Chicken Power Bowl combines lean chicken, quinoa, vegetables, avocado and a creamy dressing into an easy meal that delivers approximately 40 g of protein per serve.

Whether you are supporting your training, looking for satisfying meal ideas or simply trying to include more protein in your diet, this is an easy recipe to add to your weekly rotation.