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Protein Packed BBQ Chicken Salad Bowl

June 5, 2025 · In: Lunch, Nutrition

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Looking for a fresh, flavourful, and protein-rich meal that’s perfect for summer and supports your hunger and energy levels whilst also keeping you feeling full enough? This Grilled Chicken & Summer Salad Bowl is your new go-to! It’s packed with lean protein, fibre-rich greens, healthy fats, and just the right touch of sweetness to satisfy every bite. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, hormone-friendly, and meal prep–approved!

In all honesty salads are my go to year round, you just can’t beat a big boy, nutrient packed salad. But I do love to mix up the flavours, and this one does not dissapoint. Wether you are going to meal prep ahead of time making bigger batches to last you through the week, or if you are taking this one to your friends BBQ so you can keep your health and fitness goals on point without feeling deprived.

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Serves: 3

🕒 Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes
Per serving: 480 kcal | 23g Fats | 41g Carbs | 34g Protein


What You’ll Need:

Main Ingredients

  • 2 x 5 oz (280g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups (170g) mixed greens
  • ½ cup (250g) canned sweetcorn, rinsed
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup (75g) baby tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup (90g) chopped dates
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 limes

Chicken Spice Rub

  • ¾ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ⅛ tsp salt and pepper

For the Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey or agave
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

How to Make It:

  1. Fire up the Grill
    Preheat your BBQ grill. While that’s heating up, mix together the chicken spice rub and coat the chicken breasts on both sides.
  2. Grill the Chicken
    Cook the chicken for 5–8 minutes per side until cooked through and the internal temperature hits 165°F (75°C). Set aside to rest.
  3. Build the Salad Base
    In two bowls, divide the greens. Chop your onion, dates, and baby tomatoes, then split evenly between the bowls. Rinse the sweetcorn and add ¼ cup to each.
  4. Prep the Avocado
    Slice the avocado, remove the pit and skin, and squeeze over half a lime to keep it fresh and green.
  5. Whisk Up the Dressing
    Mix together olive oil, lime juice, honey (or agave), crushed garlic, chopped coriander, salt and pepper. Adjust to taste.
  6. Assemble & Serve
    Slice the grilled chicken, add it on top of the salad bowls, then drizzle with the zesty dressing. Garnish with extra coriander and a lime wedge if you’re feeling fancy.

Midlife Nutrition Tip:

This salad is an absolute winner for women over 40. Why?

✅ Protein: Helps you build and maintain lean muscle, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
✅ Healthy fats & fibre: From avocado, olive oil, and greens — keep you full and support hormone balance.
✅ Low in processed ingredients: Exactly what we need more of for better energy and fat loss in midlife.


Meal Prep Tip:

This salad is perfect for meal prep! Just keep the grilled chicken, salad ingredients, and dressing separate. Only slice the avocado right before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.

High Protein Summer Chicken Salad Bowl

Perfect for summers in the garden
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Salad
Servings 3
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 280g Skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 170 g Mixed Greens
  • 250 g Tinned Sweatcorn
  • 1/2 Red Oinion
  • 75 g Baby Tomatoes Chopped
  • 90 g Dates Chopped
  • 2 Limes
  • 1 Avocado

Chicken Spice Rub

  • 3/4 tbsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp powdered garlic
  • 1/4 tsp powdered onion
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp salt and pepper

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey or argave
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaf
  • small pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the BBQ or grill.
  • Mix the chicken rub spices together in a small bowl. Rub on both sides of the chicken breasts with a spoon or with your hands.
  • Place the chicken on the grill for 5-8 minutes on each side. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • While the chicken is cooking put 2 cups of greens into two separate bowls. Chop the onion, dates and baby tomatoes and divide equally into each bowl. Drain and rinse the sweetcorn from the can and measure out ¼ cup for each bowl.
  • Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel off skin and slice. Cut the lime in ½ and squeeze the juice onto the avocados to stop them from browning.
  • To make the dressing, finely chop the coriander and garlic. Juice the limes to measure out ⅛ of a cup. Mix the oil, lime juice, garlic, coriander and honey, and season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Slice the cooked chicken and place on top of the salad. Pour the dressing over the two bowls. Serve immediately with an extra lime wedge and some fresh coriander.
  • Tip: This is a great prep ahead dish. Make this dish the day before and keep the chicken and dressing separate until ready to serve. Don’t slice avocado until ready to eat.

Notes

Nutrition per serving:
480 kcal, 34g Protein, 23g Fats, 41g Carbs
 
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