Healthy Recipes
High Protein Greek Yogurt Chicken Bowl

High Protein Greek Yogurt Chicken Bowl

A creamy, tangy chicken bowl that delivers 42g of protein per serving using marinated chicken breast and thick Greek yogurt. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep.

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10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1
Serves

Per Serving

420kcal
Calories
42g
Protein
14g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 200 gchicken breast
  • 150 gGreek yogurt
  • 100 gcucumber
  • 80 gcherry tomatoes
  • 50 gred onion
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 1 tbsplemon juice
  • salt and pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, season the Greek yogurt with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a small pinch of garlic powder.

  5. 5

    Spoon the yogurt into the base of your serving bowl. Layer the chicken strips, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion on top.

  6. 6

    Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh cracked pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I meal prep this recipe in advance?

Yes. Cook the chicken and prep the vegetables, but keep the yogurt sauce separate until serving. Everything keeps in the fridge for 4 days.

Is this recipe good for weight loss?

At 420 calories and 42g protein, this bowl is highly satiating relative to its calorie count, making it excellent for weight loss. The protein keeps hunger low for hours after eating.

Can I use low-fat Greek yogurt?

Absolutely. Low-fat Greek yogurt works just as well in this recipe and reduces the calorie count by about 30–40 calories per serving.

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