This easy low calorie chicken rice bowl is the perfect healthy dinner for calorie deficit meals. Packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and simple ingredients, this quick recipe is filling, flavorful, and perfect for weight loss meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast (7 oz)
- 120 g cooked rice (¾ cup)
- 50 g avocado (⅓ cup)
- 60 g cucumber (½ cup)
- 60 g cherry tomatoes (½ cup)
- 30 g Greek yogurt (2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1
Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat a nonstick pan with olive oil and cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Step 3
Cook the rice according to package instructions and prepare the vegetables.
Step 4
Slice the chicken and assemble the bowl with rice, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and chicken.
Step 5
Top with Greek yogurt and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition (1 Serving)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 39 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fat: 14 g
Tips
- Use cauliflower rice for an even lower calorie version.
- Add hot sauce for extra flavor without many calories.
- Meal prep friendly for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Use grilled turkey instead of chicken if preferred.