Description
This High Protein Buddha Bowl Recipe is a fresh, filling meal made with juicy chicken, quinoa, chickpeas, crisp vegetables, avocado, and a creamy lemon dressing. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant flavor, this healthy buddha bowl is perfect for meal prep, easy lunches, and satisfying dinners.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then add it to a saucepan with the water and cook according to package directions until fluffy.
2. While the quinoa cooks, rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook the chicken in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
4. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and minced garlic until smooth.
6. Prepare the vegetables by chopping the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, shredding the carrots if needed, slicing the red cabbage, and slicing the avocado.
7. Divide the cooked quinoa among 4 bowls.
8. Arrange the sliced chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage, and avocado over the quinoa.
9. Spoon the creamy lemon dressing over each bowl.
10. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly cooked quinoa that has cooled slightly so the vegetables stay crisp when assembled.
Keep the dressing separate if you are making these bowls ahead for meal prep.
Slice the avocado just before serving for the best texture and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 78mg