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Bulking DinnerGreek High ProteinHigh Fibre

Big Greek-style Chicken Breast & Pearl Barley Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes

Ready in about 45 minutes, this cosy chicken breast and pearl barley dish is built for clean bulking — 950 kcal and 78g protein.

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Ingredients

  • 200g Chicken Breast
  • 255g pearl barley
  • 80g cherry tomatoes
  • 80g asparagus
  • 50g tzatziki
  • 10g lemon juice
  • 30g red onion
  • 1 tsp dried oregano & smoked paprika
  • 60g pitta bread
  • 5g olive oil
  • 40g cucumber

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.

  3. 3

    Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).

  4. 4

    Rub the protein with oregano, paprika and lemon. Spoon over cool tzatziki and scatter with the sliced red onion when serving.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the bowl: pearl barley first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the cucumber.

  7. 7

    Bulking upgrade: add the pitta bread, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.

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