High-Protein Lemon Pepper Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
This High-Protein Lemon Pepper Chicken Rice Bowl is a fast, flavorful, and keto-friendly meal that delivers an impressive protein punch (~73 g per serving) while keeping net carbs low. Bright lemon, punchy black pepper, and tender chicken make it a satisfying post-workout bowl or an easy weekly meal-prep option.
Ingredients
- 450 g chicken breast boneless & skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus 1 tsp for searing
- Zest & juice of 1 lemon
- 1½ –2 tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika optional
- 3 cups riced cauliflower ~320 g
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for cauliflower
- 1 tbsp lemon juice for cauliflower
- Optional: avocado crumbled feta, parsley
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic & onion powder, pepper, paprika, and salt. Toss chicken and let sit 15–120 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat skillet on medium-high; sear chicken 5–6 min per side until 165°F internal. Rest 5 minutes; slice.
- Make cauliflower rice: Sauté cauliflower in butter/oil with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 5–7 min. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Assemble: Divide cauliflower rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken, add optional toppings, finish with extra lemon and pepper.
- Store: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze chicken up to 2 months.