Approved by an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Why this recipe is good for you
This recipe is especially rich in Protein.
- Protein — Protein helps build and repair muscle, supports your immune system, and helps meals keep you satisfied for longer.
A lean, high-protein bowl that keeps well for meal prep.
Lunch / Dinner · Serves 2 · Ready in 25 min · Rich in Protein
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 head broccoli, in florets
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Season and pan-fry the chicken until cooked through. Rest, then slice.
- Steam the broccoli until tender.
- Toss the warm quinoa with spinach, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
- Build the bowls with quinoa, broccoli and chicken.
Tip: Chicken breast is a lean protein source that also adds a little choline.
Roughly per serve
- Iron: 2.5 mg
- Choline: 110 mg
- Protein: 35 g
- Folate: 80 µg
Everyday recipes with approximate per-serve nutrient values estimated from AUSNUT and USDA food-composition data. A general guide, not individual advice.
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