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A close-up of a Healthy Summer Protein Bowl featuring sliced grilled chicken, brown rice, steamed broccoli, and julienned carrots with a creamy drizzle.

Healthy Summer Protein Bowl

Protein-rich ingredients made this bowl both filling and fresh.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • Grill or Pan

Ingredients
  

Main Components

  • 1 cup grilled chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup steamed broccoli
  • 1/2 cup carrots
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Garnish

  • sesame seeds for contrast and color
  • chili flakes for contrast and color

Instructions
 

  • Cook the brown rice according to package directions. Steam the broccoli and carrots until they are tender.
  • Grill or pan-cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice it.
  • In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic powder until the sauce is creamy.
  • Assemble your bowl by placing the rice, chicken, broccoli, and carrots into a serving dish.
  • Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the components in the bowl.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds and chili flakes over the top before serving.

Notes

By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword healthy summer protein bowl, high protein chicken bowl, summer meal prep protein