Short answer: you can keep the chicken-rice comfort and make it work harder for you — more protein, more veg, and a smarter rice ratio to keep blood sugar (and your afternoon energy) steadier. Here's a simple weeknight version that takes about 25 minutes.

Why this version works

Classic chicken rice is delicious but rice-heavy and often light on vegetables. Front-loading protein and fibre flattens the post-meal blood-sugar spike that leaves you sluggish, while keeping you full for longer. You're not cutting the dish — just rebalancing the plate.

Ingredients (serves 2)

2 poached chicken breasts (or thigh), 1 cup cooked rice (try half brown, half white), 2 cups mixed greens or blanched bok choy, 1 sliced cucumber, spring onion and ginger. Sauce: light soy, a little sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, a squeeze of lime.

Method

Poach the chicken gently until just cooked, rest and slice. Build each bowl with a smaller scoop of rice, a generous pile of greens and cucumber, and the sliced chicken on top. Spoon over the ginger-soy sauce. Done. Scale the rice down and greens up to taste.

Make it a full glow meal

Round it off with a protein top-up on training days — our Clear Whey Protein Isolate + Collagen is a light, juice-like option — or finish with a Collagen Glow Berries drink. Food first; these are easy add-ons, not the main event.

FAQ

How do I make chicken rice higher protein? Increase the chicken portion, add greens, and reduce the rice ratio (part wholegrain helps).
Is rice bad for you? No — portion and pairing matter; protein and fibre alongside it steady blood sugar.
Can I meal-prep this? Yes — poached chicken and sauce keep well; assemble bowls fresh.

General education only, not medical or dietary advice. Adjust portions to your own needs.