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High Protein Chicken Salads

Delicious High Protein Chicken Salads for Healthy Meal Prep

Enjoy delicious High Protein Chicken Salads packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa about 3 tbsp dry quinoa
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste for dressing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers. Add the diced chicken, chickpeas, cooked quinoa, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Divide into meal prep containers or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize with available ingredients. Great for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.

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