Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl – High Protein Meal Prep That Keeps You Full
A hearty, nutritious Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl perfect for high-protein meal prep. Loaded with lean chicken, roasted veggies, and creamy tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Tahini Dressing:
¼ cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp maple syrup
1 garlic clove, grated
2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
- Roast chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Rinse quinoa, cook with 2 cups water and pinch of salt. Simmer 15 minutes, fluff with fork.
- Toss sweet potato, broccoli, and bell pepper in olive oil, salt, and optional spices. Roast 20–25 minutes.
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and water for dressing.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa, chicken, roasted veggies, cabbage, and dressing.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until ready to eat for best texture. Substitute tofu for vegan option.