These protein-packed bowls are a wonderful make-ahead dinner or lunch!  

Ingredients for Power Bowl

  • 1 cup chopped Lettuce (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken – you could use any chopped chicken you like (Greek Chicken recipe below – great flavour – could also use tofu, chickpeas, beef, etc. instead of chicken for protein)
  • 1/3 cup Tomatoes, sliced or chopped (any type)
  • 1/4 cup Olives
  • 1/3 cup Cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup Red Bell Peppers, sliced or chopped
  • 2 Prosciutto slices (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Feta
  • 1 tablespoon Tazitki
  • 1 tablespoon Hummus

Directions for Power Bowl:

  • In a large bowl add the chopped lettuce and top with the remaining ingredients.
  • Enjoy!

Exchanges

Makes 1 bowl.  Count each power bowl as: 4 protein (includes the Prosciutto) – group 6; and 1 fat – group 7.

 

Ingredients for Greek chicken marinade

  • ¼ cup greek yogurt 
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes

Directions for marinade:

Whisk all ingredients in a bowl; add chicken to combine and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Grill or bake chicken.  Chop up and leave in the fridge for up to 5 days to add to power bowls or any other dish!

Thanks to L for passing along the original recipe from: https://www.maebells.com/