High Protein Lunch Boxes (Print Version)

Protein-packed meal boxes with eggs, chicken, nuts and crisp vegetables—easy to prep and grab for midday energy.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 300 g total)
03 - 1/2 cup mixed unsalted nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
06 - 1 cup carrot sticks

→ Extras

07 - 1/2 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for chicken)

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a pot of water to boil. Gently add eggs and cook for 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Transfer to cold water, peel, and halve.
02 - While eggs cook, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
04 - Prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber, cut carrots into sticks.
05 - Assemble lunch boxes: Divide eggs, chicken slices, nuts, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and hummus evenly among four airtight containers.
06 - Seal and refrigerate. Consume within 3–4 days for best freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Your lunchbox will finally make your coworkers jealous in the best way.
  • Meal prep feels less like a chore and more like a midweek victory dance.
02 -
  • Once, I tried slicing the chicken while it was still hot, and all the juices ran straight out—patience gives a juicier result.
  • Layering the hummus away from the tomatoes keeps everything crisp until mealtime.
03 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking means each slice stays juicy until lunchtime.
  • A pinch of smoked paprika takes these lunch boxes from standard to standout.
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