Chicken, Rice & Broccoli
A high-protein lunch you can make in minutes, 560 calories and 48g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 180 g chicken breast
- 150 g cooked rice
- 1.5 cups broccoli
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Steps
- Cook and dice the chicken.
- Steam the broccoli and warm the rice.
- Combine, season with soy sauce and serve.
Nutrition breakdown
At 560 calories this is a substantial lunch, best when it's carrying a bigger share of your daily total or fuelling a training day. With 48g of protein it clears the 30-gram threshold most nutritionists use for a "high-protein" meal, which is enough to meaningfully blunt hunger and support muscle repair after training. Its macros land in a balanced 34/41/21 protein-carb-fat split, so it works whether you're cutting, maintaining or gaining. That works out to about 8.6g of protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "filling per calorie" one meal is against another.
Why this lunch works
This lunch earns its place because protein is the most satiating macronutrient, so a high-protein meal keeps you full longer on the same calories. Built around chicken breast, rice, broccoli, soy sauce, it's the kind of simple, repeatable meal that makes a healthy diet feel automatic rather than like a project.
Tips & variations
- Prep ahead: double the chicken breast and cook once to have two servings ready — batching is the single biggest time-saver for staying consistent.
- Keep it lean: if you're cutting, trim the higher-calorie add-ins to shave calories without touching the protein.
- Season boldly: a squeeze of citrus, fresh herbs or a pinch of chilli lifts the whole dish for zero extra calories.
- Track it in one tap: log Chicken, Rice & Broccoli in FitScan and its 560 calories and 48g protein count straight toward your daily macros.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken, Rice & Broccoli?
One serving of Chicken, Rice & Broccoli has 560 calories, with 48g protein, 58g carbs and 13g fat.
Is Chicken, Rice & Broccoli good for weight loss?
Yes — its high protein and 560 calories make it easy to fit into a calorie deficit while staying full, which is exactly what sustainable fat loss needs. Portion it to your target and pair it with plenty of vegetables.
Can I meal-prep Chicken, Rice & Broccoli in advance?
Most of these ingredients — chicken breast, rice, broccoli, soy sauce — hold up well for a day or two in the fridge. Store components separately and combine just before eating so nothing goes soggy.
Track this recipe automatically
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