45g Protein • ~520 Calories • Ready in 15 Minutes • Fresh & Filling
Need a real lunch but don't have time to cook a whole meal?
Busy afternoons make it easy to either skip lunch, grab whatever is convenient, or eat something small that leaves you searching for another snack an hour later.
This Lemon Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl is designed for exactly those days.
With lean chicken, quinoa, avocado and fresh vegetables, you get approximately 45g of protein in a colorful, satisfying lunch that can be assembled in about 15 minutes when your ingredients are prepped ahead.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
High in protein: Approximately 45g per serving for a substantial midday meal.
Fast: Have cooked chicken and quinoa ready and lunch can come together in about 15 minutes.
Meal-prep friendly: Prepare the main ingredients ahead and assemble when you're ready to eat.
Balanced: Combines protein, carbohydrates, vegetables and fats instead of relying on one food group.
Fresh and filling: Cucumber, tomatoes and greens keep things fresh while chicken, quinoa and avocado make the bowl substantial.
Great for busy days: An easy alternative when you're tempted to skip lunch or order something at the last minute.
How to Make a Lemon Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
4 oz grilled chicken breast
½ cup baby spinach
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, diced
½ avocado, sliced
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp hummus
Lemon Dressing
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare your base
Add the cooked quinoa to a large bowl.
2. Add the vegetables
Top with spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and avocado.
3. Add your protein
Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it over the bowl.
4. Add the finishing ingredients
Sprinkle with feta cheese and add a spoonful of hummus.
5. Make the lemon dressing
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper.
6. Finish your bowl
Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and enjoy fresh.
Nutrition & Recipe Details
Makes: 1 serving
Calories: ~520
Protein: ~45g
Carbohydrates: ~38g
Fat: ~23g
Ready in: Approximately 15 minutes
Best for: Lunch
Meal type: High-protein power bowl
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients, brands and portion sizes used.
The Secret to a 15-Minute Healthy Lunch? Don't Start From Zero.
Eating well during a busy week becomes much easier when you don't have to cook every ingredient every time you're hungry.
Cook a batch of quinoa. Prepare a few portions of chicken. Wash and chop some vegetables.
Then meals like this become less about cooking and more about assembling.
In a few minutes, you can have something fresh, colorful and satisfying waiting for you instead of making your lunch decision when you're already hungry.
That's the kind of healthy habit that's much easier to repeat.