Main dish

High-Protein Chicken Broccoli Bowl

Name: High-Protein Chicken Broccoli Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Chicken breast 200g; Broccoli 150g; Cooked white rice 1/2bowl

Chicken breast and broccoli on rice—high protein, low oil, built for post-workout or lighter eating.

Total 24 min Skillet Easy 1 servings

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Cook chicken and broccoli separately so each keeps its best texture; keep seasoning simple to highlight the protein.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 14 min

Butterfly and pound the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cut broccoli into small florets.
Blanch broccoli in salted boiling water 2 minutes; drain.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high; sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden.
Rest 2 minutes; slice.
Rice in a bowl; top with broccoli and chicken; drizzle lemon juice.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Air fryer at 190°C for 12 minutes is an easy alternative.

Refrigerate up to 1 day; microwave reheat with a damp paper towel.

FAQ

Can I skip the rice?

Yes—more broccoli or salad makes a lower-carb plate.

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