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High protein meal prep chicken bowls ready for a healthy lunch or dinner

High Protein Meal Prep Chicken Bowls

These High Protein Meal Prep Chicken Bowls are a satisfying and customizable meal-prep solution that offers big flavor and solid protein, perfect for busy weeks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups Cilantro lime rice or brown rice You can also use cauliflower rice or chopped lettuce.
Protein
  • 2 pounds Chicken breast or thighs Season and pan cook or bake.
Fiber
  • 1 can Black beans or pinto beans
Veggies
  • 1 cup Peppers and onions (sliced) You can also add corn, tomatoes, or shredded lettuce.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Salsa Store separately to keep fresh.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Can be used instead of sour cream.
  • 1 Avocado Cut fresh before serving.
  • 1 squeezes Lime For freshness.
  • to taste Hot sauce Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces for even seasoning and reheating.
  2. Cook your base: Use a rice cooker for rice or sauté cauliflower rice in a pan.
  3. Prep toppings by chopping veggies, slicing lime, and portioning salsa.
Cooking
  1. Season chicken with preferred spices and cook until browned and cooked through.
  2. Prepare any additional veggies by sautéing until slightly tender.
Assembly
  1. In meal prep containers, layer the rice, followed by chicken, beans, veggies, and finally, toppings.

Notes

Store hot components together and cold toppings separately. Best consumed within 4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions and add fresh toppings later.