Chicken Tikka Salad Bowl

Lunch · Easy · 24 min (12 prep + 12 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Chicken Tikka Salad Bowl — high-protein lunch recipe

Chicken Tikka Salad Bowl delivers 70 g of protein for just 10 g net carbs — minimal fuss, maximum protein. Exactly the kind of meal that makes a high-protein, low-carb week easy to stick to.

70 gProtein
10 gNet carbs
18 gFat
4 gFiber
482Calories

Ingredients

  • 230 g Chicken breast
  • 80 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 100 g Mixed salad leaves
  • 120 g Cucumber, tomato & red onion
  • Tikka spice (garam masala, cumin, paprika), to taste
  • Lemon & mint, to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • grill pan

Method

  1. Marinate the diced chicken in half the yogurt and the tikka spices, then grill or pan-cook.
  2. Thin the remaining yogurt with lemon and mint for a raita dressing.
  3. Pile the salad into a bowl, add the chicken and drizzle with the raita.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

Lean and fragrant. Make extra chicken for tomorrow's lunch.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: 0% Greek yogurt → unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 482 kcal · 70 g protein · 10 g net carbs · 18 g fat (2.5 g sat) · 4 g fiber · 5 g sugar · 180 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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