Lunch Mediterranean chicken bulgur
Grilled chicken over bulgur with tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley. High protein, moderate carbs.
Overview
Calories per serving 540kcal
Cooking time 25min
Food score
92%Lean chicken and fiber-rich bulgur with fresh veg deliver 38 g protein and solid micronutrient variety at very modest saturated fat.
Macros
55 g Carbs · 43%
38 g Protein · 29%
16 g Fat · 28%
9 g Fiber
Ingredients
1 serving
- Chicken breast150 g
- Bulgur80 g
- Tomato1 pc
- Cucumber1/2 pc
- Parsley2 tbsp
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Lemon1/2 pc
- Salt3 g
- Pepper1 g
How to cook
- Rinse the bulgur, then simmer it in 160 ml of salted water for about 12 minutes until the water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through, then slice.
- Dice the tomato and cucumber and finely chop the parsley.
- Combine the bulgur, vegetables, and parsley. Dress with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon, then top with the sliced chicken.
