If you are looking for an easy low calorie lunch that is filling, healthy, and packed with protein, this Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl is perfect. It is made with juicy chicken breast, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and a light homemade sauce. Great for calorie deficit meals, meal prep, and healthy eating.
Recipe Details :
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients :
For the Bowl:
- 300 g chicken breast (10.5 oz)
- 120 g cooked rice (¾ cup)
- 80 g cucumber, sliced (½ cup)
- 70 g shredded carrots (½ cup)
- 1 small avocado (100 g / ½ cup sliced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 80 g Greek yogurt (⅓ cup)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt
Instructions :
- Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of salt to make the sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- Divide the rice between two bowls.
- Add the cucumber, shredded carrots, avocado, and sliced chicken on top of the rice.
- Drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy low calorie lunch.
Nutrition Information (1 Serving)
- Calories: ~430 kcal
- Protein: ~38 g
- Carbohydrates: ~28 g
- Fat: ~18 g
Tips
- Use brown rice for extra fiber.
- Add lettuce or spinach for more volume and fewer calories.
- Meal prep friendly — stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can replace chicken with turkey breast for variety.