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Grilled Chicken Protein-Packed Salad Bowl

This protein-packed salad bowl combines grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing to create a nutritious and delicious lunchbox option for kids. It’s customizable and filled with wholesome ingredients to keep your child energized throughout the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Salad bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small container for dressing
  • Lunchbox with compartments or bento-style

Ingredients
  

  • 200g grilled chicken breast (cooked and sliced)
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 medium carrot (shredded)
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
  • ½ avocado (sliced)
  • ¼ cup cooked quinoa (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Grill the Chicken: If you haven't pre-cooked the chicken, grill the chicken breast on medium heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Let it cool slightly and slice it into thin strips.
  • Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots. Slice the avocado and hard-boiled eggs.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a salad bowl, arrange the spinach as the base. Top with the grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese (if using). Add the quinoa for extra fiber and protein.
  • Make the Dressing: In a small container, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pack this separately in the lunchbox.
  • Pack the Lunchbox: If making this for a lunchbox, use a divided bento-style box to keep ingredients fresh and separate. Add the dressing in a small container to be drizzled just before eating.

Notes

  • You can easily substitute the chicken with turkey, tofu, or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
  • Feel free to swap in other veggies or add extras like sunflower seeds or dried cranberries for added crunch and flavor.
  • This recipe is great for meal prepping; you can store ingredients separately and assemble the salad the night before.
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