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High protein recipe bowl with chicken, quinoa, chickpeas, and cottage cheese

High Protein Recipes – Balanced Bowls for Everyday Strength


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  • Author: CHAHD recipes
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

A vibrant Mediterranean Power Bowl packed with grilled Greek chicken, quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and cottage cheese. This is one of my favorite High Protein Recipes for meal prep and balanced meals.


Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced)

1 cup quinoa (rinsed and cooked in broth)

1 cup roasted red bell peppers (sliced)

1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 English cucumber (sliced)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Juice of 1 lemon (optional)


Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Cook the quinoa in broth until fluffy and set aside.

3. Roast bell peppers at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.

4. Grill the marinated chicken until golden and fully cooked.

5. Slice cucumber and drain chickpeas.

6. Assemble the bowl with quinoa, chicken, roasted peppers, chickpeas, and cucumbers.

7. Top with cottage cheese and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Notes

Store each component separately for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Swap chicken for tofu or salmon.

Add hummus or tzatziki for more flavor.

Perfect for Meal Prep Protein Bowls or busy weeknights.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: High Protein Recipes
  • Method: Grill, Roast
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg