Low Calorie High Protein Chicken (Print Version)

Protein-packed grilled chicken on mixed greens with a creamy yogurt dressing — a light, filling low-calorie meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 large (approx. 400 g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Greens & Vegetables

05 - 6 cups (approx. 150 g) mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
06 - 1 cup (100 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
08 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

09 - 3/4 cup (180 g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
14 - 1/4 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature 74°C/165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
06 - Add sliced chicken on top of the salad.
07 - Drizzle with yogurt dressing just before serving. Toss gently to combine, or serve dressing on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • This creamy yogurt dressing feels indulgent but still keeps things light and guilt-free.
  • The high protein content keeps you full for hours without leaving you sluggish.
02 -
  • If you skip resting the chicken, the juices will run out and leave you with dry slices.
  • Finishing the salad with dressing just before serving keeps the greens crisp and appealing.
03 -
  • Pat chicken dry before grilling so it browns beautifully.
  • Use chilled Greek yogurt for a thicker, more satisfying dressing.
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