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Easy High-Protein Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl
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Easy High-Protein Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl Recipe

This High-Protein Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl is fresh, zesty, and loaded with nearly 50g of lean protein per serving. It's filling, energizing, and perfect for quick weeknight meals or healthy meal prep. Clean, simple ingredients — restaurant-level flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 large bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy, High-Protein
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice + zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 –2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt + black pepper
  • Cooked rice or quinoa 1–2 cups
  • Cucumber diced
  • Cherry tomatoes halved
  • Baby spinach
  • Parsley
  • Optional: avocado
  • Greek Yogurt Sauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt + pepper

Method
 

  1. Marinate Chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Slice chicken cutlets thin, coat well, and marinate 10–20 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Grill or sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Cook Base: Prepare rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Season lightly with salt, lemon juice, and pepper.
  4. Prep Veggies: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs.
  5. Make Sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Assemble Bowls: Add rice → veggies → sliced chicken → yogurt sauce → lemon zest + pepper. Serve cold veggies with warm chicken for best contrast.