High Protein Chicken Breast Recipes for Athletes

Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re well coated.
4. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. While the chicken is baking, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
7. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
8. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
9. In the last 5 minutes of baking, add the broccoli and cherry tomatoes to the baking dish with the chicken.
10. Once everything is cooked, serve the chicken on a bed of quinoa and top with roasted broccoli and cherry tomatoes.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts.
3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
4. In another bowl, combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, top each breast with the avocado salsa before serving.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• Cooked brown rice for serving

Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in mixed vegetables and soy sauce, cooking until vegetables are tender.
5. Serve over cooked brown rice.