Grilled Chicken & Rice Bowl Recipe (45g Protein)

A classic meal-prep chicken and rice bowl with vegetables — roughly 45g protein and easy to batch for the week.

Grilled Chicken & Rice Bowl recipe: 550 calories, 45g protein per serving. Ingredients, step-by-step instructions, prep time, and full macros.

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Grilled Chicken & Rice Bowl — high-protein recipe

Nutrition per serving

CaloriesProteinCarbsFat
550 kcal45 g55 g16 g

A classic meal-prep chicken and rice bowl with vegetables — roughly 45g protein and easy to batch for the week.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (170g) chicken breast
  • 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, peppers)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper
  • Optional: hot sauce or low-sugar BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breast with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest, then slice.
  3. While it cooks, steam or roast the vegetables and reheat the rice.
  4. Assemble the bowl with rice, vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and any sauce.

Tips

Cook 4–5 portions of chicken and rice at once for grab-and-go meal prep. Keep sauces on the side until serving so nothing goes soggy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in a chicken and rice bowl?

This version has about 45g of protein from a 6 oz chicken breast. Increase to 8 oz for roughly 60g if you have higher protein targets.

Is chicken and rice good for cutting or bulking?

Both. It is a flexible base — reduce the rice and oil for a leaner cutting meal, or add more rice for a higher-calorie bulking version.

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