Grilled Chicken Power Salad
The foundation lunch. Big, filling, and macros that will keep you satiated for 4+ hours.
The foundation lunch. Big, filling, and macros that will keep you satiated for 4+ hours.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast, grilled
- 3 cups mixed greens or romaine
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
¼ avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder, salt, pepper
Directions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat, 5–6 min per side.
Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Top greens with chicken and avocado.
- Drizzle dressing and toss gently.
Notes
Meal prep tip: cook 5–6 chicken breasts on Sunday. Slice and refrigerate. This lunch comes together in 3 minutes all week. Store dressing separately until eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 450 | Protein: 46g | Carbs: 20g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 8g
Source: Healthy Recipe Collection — Weight Loss & Pre-Diabetes