Description
This High Protein Buddha Bowl Recipe is a fresh, filling meal made with seasoned chicken, quinoa, crisp vegetables, avocado, edamame, and a creamy yogurt tahini dressing. It is perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, and easy high protein dinners when you want something balanced, colorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon honey
2 to 3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook it with the water according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
4. Prepare the fresh ingredients by chopping the romaine, slicing the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, shredding the carrots if needed, and slicing the avocado.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, honey, and enough water to create a smooth, drizzleable dressing.
6. Divide the cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, avocado, edamame, and sliced chicken.
7. Drizzle the dressing over each bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best texture, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.
You can swap the chicken for salmon, tofu, or extra edamame depending on your preference.
Slice the avocado right before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 95mg