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The 31g protein box, five days running

Grilled chicken, jasmine rice, avocado, an apple and a mini bar. Built once, packed five times.

  • 5 meals
  • ~$42 groceries
  • 30 min prep
  • 32g protein avg

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The week

  1. Chicken, Rice & Avocado Protein Box with Apple + BarMon

    Chicken, Rice & Avocado Protein Box with Apple + Bar

    The original: chicken, rice, half an avocado, a mini apple and a mini protein bar.

    chicken · rice · avocado · mini apple · mini protein bar

    ~31g proteinFull recipe →
  2. Chicken Protein Box: Salsa SwapTue

    Chicken Protein Box: Salsa Swap

    Same base; a spoon of salsa over the chicken, bar saved for the afternoon.

    chicken · rice · avocado · salsa · mini apple

    ~31g proteinFull recipe →
  3. Teriyaki Drizzle Chicken Protein BoxWed

    Teriyaki Drizzle Chicken Protein Box

    A teaspoon of soy sauce and honey over the chicken before packing.

    chicken · rice · avocado · mini apple · mini protein bar

    ~31g proteinFull recipe →
  4. Chili-Lime Chicken Protein BoxThu

    Chili-Lime Chicken Protein Box

    Lime juice and a pinch of chili flakes over everything. Apple on the side.

    chicken · rice · avocado · lime · mini protein bar

    ~31g proteinFull recipe →
  5. Loaded Protein Box with Chicken, Rice & AvocadoFri

    Loaded Protein Box with Chicken, Rice & Avocado

    Whatever's left of the chicken, the last avocado half, salsa and both snacks.

    chicken · rice · avocado · salsa · mini apple · mini protein bar

    ~34g proteinFull recipe →

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From the pantry: olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, soy sauce, honey, chili flakes

Sunday prep · 30 min

  1. Cube the chicken, toss with oil, salt, garlic powder and paprika. Air-fry or roast at 425°F for 15–18 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice and split it between five containers.
  3. Divide the chicken on top of the rice once it has cooled a little.
  4. Keep apples, bars and avocado whole; add half an avocado each morning (a squeeze of lime stops browning).

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Protein per meal is an estimate from standard nutrition data; check your labels. Grocery cost is a rough US estimate before tax, and changes by store.

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