High-protein chicken Buddha bowl
Nutrition per serving
A complete, high-protein bowl: grilled chicken, quinoa, chickpeas and vegetables, all balanced and colourful. Rich in animal and plant protein, it is a filling, nutritious lunch for active people, perfect for meal prep.
Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 20 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 740 kcal · 47 g protein · 45 g carbohydrate · 40 g fat
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the quinoa. Roast the chickpeas in the oven with spices.
- Cook the chicken and cut it into strips.
- Build the bowls: quinoa, spinach, chickpeas, chicken, avocado.
- Dress with olive oil and lemon.
Nutritional benefits
This bowl combines animal protein (chicken) and plant protein (quinoa, chickpeas) for a high intake (42 g), ideal when building muscle. The fibre in the chickpeas and quinoa prolongs satiety, the avocado provides good fats, and the spinach provides iron. A complete, balanced and restorative lunch, free from gluten and lactose.
Variations and substitutions
- With salmon, beef or tofu.
- More roasted vegetables, depending on the season.
- Tahini and lemon sauce, or yoghurt and herb sauce.
- With brown rice instead of quinoa.
Storage and making ahead
The components keep for 3 days if stored separately: assemble when serving and add the fresh avocado. Ideal for meal prep.
💡 Good to know
Roast the chickpeas until they are really dry and well spiced for a crunch that transforms the bowl: a real boost of texture.
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Foods in this recipe: chicken breasts · quinoa · chickpeas · spinach · avocado.
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