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Healthy High-Protein Loaded Chicken Salad Meal Prep Bowl

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A quick and easy high-protein chicken salad bowl perfect for meal prep, weight loss, and muscle maintenance. Combines juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g), cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas or black beans
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. While the chicken cooks, rinse and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Dice cucumber and avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Rinse beans under cold water and drain well.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in chopped parsley or cilantro if using.
  4. In a larger bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and beans. Add the cooked chicken on top.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado. If meal prepping, keep dressing separate until ready to eat to avoid sogginess.
  6. Divide the salad into 3-4 airtight containers. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Dry greens thoroughly to avoid soggy salad. Keep dressing separate when meal prepping to maintain freshness. Add lemon juice to avocado to prevent browning.

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Keywords: chicken salad, high protein, meal prep, healthy, weight loss, easy recipe, loaded salad, Greek yogurt dressing

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