Chicken & Brown Rice Power Bowl: A Balanced High-Protein Lunch Under $4
This chicken and brown rice power bowl is the kind of lunch that keeps you full and focused straight through the afternoon slump. Tender diced chicken breast gets a quick sear until golden, then simmers briefly with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce for a savory, restaurant-style flavor. Steamed broccoli and a scattering of crisp shredded carrots bring color, crunch, and nutrients, while a bed of hearty brown rice rounds the bowl out into something genuinely filling. With 40 grams of protein and a nice balance of complex carbs, this bowl is built to keep energy steady rather than spiking and crashing. It’s also endlessly meal-prep friendly, since chicken, rice, and vegetables all hold up well in the fridge for a few days. At under $4 a serving, it’s proof that a well-balanced, satisfying lunch doesn’t require takeout prices. Batch it on a Sunday and you’ve got lunch sorted for half the week.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken breast and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground ginger, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli florets and a splash of water, covering to steam for 3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Spoon the cooked brown rice into a bowl.
- Top with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Add shredded carrots on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Serve warm.
