Making High-Protein Chicken Hummus Bowls will take only 30 minutes. This recipe is very healthy, and it has a good amount of protein. These hummus bowls are full of fiber, and they will give you fullness for a long time. You need little things for this recipe and some basic instructions. It has 480Â calories in a serving, and it has 42 g of protein. You only need chicken breasts without skin and bone, olive oil, paprika, cooked quinoa, hummus, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and seasonings to make this recipe. Keep them in the tight boxes for 4 days. Enjoy serving your High-Protein Chicken Hummus Bowls at different parties, gatherings, and events.
STATS:
- Number of Calories: 480 kcal
- Preparation Duration: 15 minutes
- Cook Duration: 15 minutes
- Total Duration: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Sharp knife
- Grill pan
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Cucumber: 1 cup
- Red onion: ½ cup
- Lettuce: 1 cup
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cooked quinoa: 2 cups
- Hummus: 1½ cups
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Prepare chicken breasts in less time, and they have a rich amount of protein. They give the juicy flavor and texture to your hummus bowl. Utilize chicken thighs instead to increase taste.
QUINOA:
- Adding quinoa to your bowl will make it more balanced and full of nutrients. It is the source of more fiber and protein. Utilize mushrooms, white rice, and brown rice instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- Cooking in olive oil will provide you with good fats. It aids in cooking your chicken and also adds softness to your chicken. Utilize coconut oil or avocado oil instead.
HUMMUS:
- Hummus provides you with protein and adds a creamy flavor to your recipe. Utilize Greek yogurt dip, mashed avocado, or baba ganoush instead.
FRESH VEGETABLES:
- Vegetables in your bowls are a good source of nutrients and fiber. They also add a crispness and make you feel fresh. You can include tomatoes, cucumber, onion, lettuce, bell peppers, shredded carrots, olives, spinach, and roasted vegetables.
FRESH PARSLEY:
- Parsley gives the fresh flavor and color to your bowl. Add mint or fresh cilantro as an alternative.
LEMON JUICE:
- Adding lemon juice provides a tangy taste and bright color to your bowl. Utilize some apple cider vinegar instead.
SEASONINGS:
- Seasonings enhance the flavor of your bowl and do not add calories to your bowl. Garlic powder provides the deep flavor, and paprika adds a colorful look. Utilize cumin, chili powder, or Italian seasoning instead.
- INSTRUCTIONS:
- Press the chicken breast gently to remove water from it and coat it with olive oil.
- Cover your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Warm your pan on a moderate flame and prepare your chicken in it from both sides for 7 minutes.
- Cut cooked chicken into pieces after maintaining its temperature for 5 minutes.
- Add a layer of prepared quinoa and vegetables in a bowl.
- Include the slices of your cooked chicken in the same bowl on the surface.
- Put a spoonful of hummus in a bowl.
- Add some lemon juice and parsley on top.
- Your chicken hummus bowl is ready to serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can consume this with whole wheat pita bread.
- Serve your bowl with avocado to increase good fats.
- You can consume this bowl by adding cheese on top.
TIPS:
- Leave your chicken for a few minutes before cutting it into slices.
- Utilize freshly cut vegetables for a fresh look.
- Your chicken will get dry if you heat it for a long time.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this in tight boxes for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze only chicken for two months.
FAQs:
Will I reduce the amount of carbs in my final dish?
- Yes, you can reduce the carbs by using cauliflower rice or some other green vegetables.
At what temperature is my chicken completely prepared?
- Your chicken will cook when its temperature reaches 75 °C.
Will these bowls help in weight loss?
- Yes, you can use them in a weight loss diet because they lower your hunger and they are full of protein.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories:
Calories: 480 calories
Protein: 42 grams
Total Carbs: 38 g
Net Carbs: 32 grams
Fiber: 6 g
Fat: 18 grams
Iron: 3.2 mg
Calcium: 110 mg
Vitamin A: 950 IU
Sodium: 520 mg
Potassium: 720 mg
