This has become one of my favorite meal-prep lunches because it actually gets better after a day in the refrigerator. The lemon dressing softens the kale just enough while the wild rice adds the perfect chewy texture, making every bite even more satisfying. Wild rice, kale, fresh herbs, and pumpkin seeds provide a diverse array of fiber and phytonutrients that help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, while chicken adds protein and B vitamins to complete the meal. This balanced combination supports healthy digestion, lasting fullness, and your body's natural appetite-regulating hormones. Prepare these bowls ahead of time for easy lunches or light dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
Rice
1 cups
wild rice
2 cups
water
2 pinches
sea salt
Chicken
2 pounds
boneless chicken breasts
pounded
4 tablespoons
lemon juice
1 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoons
Herbamare
½ teaspoons
black pepper
Salad
1 small bunches
curly kale
chopped
4 small
carrots
peeled and sliced
4
green onions
thinly sliced
½ cups
parsley
chopped
¼ cups
lemon juice
¼ cups
extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoons
Herbamare
½ teaspoons
black pepper
½ cups
pumpkin seeds
toasted