Zingy Chicken Power Bowl

Zingy Chicken Power Bowl

Zingy Chicken Power Bowl

Serve: 4

Ingredients 

Chicken 

  • 600g chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp black pepper 
  • Salt to taste
  • 100g feta
  • 2 cups risoni, cooked

Salad:

  • 4 cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 
  • ½ small red onion, diced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh mint, chopped 
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce: 

  • ½ cup greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • A handful of fresh chives and basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serve with cooked risoni, and feta cheese

Method: 

1. Preheat the oven to 200c. 

Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and season with all the spices. 

Marinade for 30 minutes. 

2. Bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. 

3. Once the chicken is done, set aside to cool. 

4. Make salad by combining all the ingredients. 

5. Prepare the green sauce by blending everything until smooth. Add a bit of water if needed. 

6. To serve: place rice at the bottom and add salad and grilled chicken. 

7. Drizzle the sauce generously and top with crumbled feta. Enjoy! 

 

Macros per serve

Cals 460

Protein 40g

Fat 21g

Carbs 37g

Fibre 4g

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Chicken Breast: Lean complete protein for muscle repair, satiety. Rich in B-vitamins (B3, B6) for energy metabolism. Very low in saturated fat.

Salad (Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Mint): Hydration & fibre with minimal calories. Tomatoes provide lycopene for heart health. 

Red onion contains quercetin (antioxidant). Mint aids digestion and freshness. 

Lemon & Lime (juice + zest): High in vitamin C for immune support. Enhances iron absorption from chicken. Adds flavour without calories. 

Greek Yoghurt: Adds protein & calcium for muscle & bone health. Contains probiotics that support gut health.

Garlic, Chives & Basil: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Support immune and cardiovascular health. Reduce need for excess salt. 

Feta: Calcium & protein for bone health. Strong flavour for smaller amounts needed. Adds satiety and meal satisfaction.

Risoni: Provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy. Fuels workouts and active days. 

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