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Overhead view of a Quick High-Protein Lunch Box containing seasoned chicken, hard-boiled eggs, feta, and vegetables.

Quick High-Protein Lunch Box

Prepare a simple, protein-rich lunch that is ready quickly for your midday meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 4 oz Cooked chicken breast, diced Use leftovers or pre-cooked chicken.
  • 1/2 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 hard-boiled egg Hard-boiled egg, sliced
Vegetables and Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tsp Olive oil For dressing
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Lunch container

Method
 

  1. Place the diced cooked chicken breast into one section of your lunch container.
  2. Add the cottage cheese to a separate compartment.
  3. Arrange the sliced hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cucumber around the other components.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Seal the container and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with canned tuna or pre-cooked lean ground turkey for variety. Keep the dressing separate until serving if you prefer crispier vegetables.

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