
Healthy Chicken & Shrimp Protein Bowl
Ingredients (2 servings)
For the Chicken
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250 g chicken thigh (boneless) or chicken breast
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp garlic (minced)
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1 tsp honey or sugar
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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Pinch of black pepper
For the Shrimp
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10–12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tsp garlic powder or minced garlic
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 tsp olive oil
Vegetables & Sides
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1 small broccoli head, cut into florets
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1 small sweet corn (or 1 cup corn kernels)
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6–8 slices of pumpkin/kabocha squash
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2 soft-boiled eggs
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Salt (for boiling)
Optional
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A squeeze of lemon
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A dash of chili flakes
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Orange juice (served on the side)
Instructions

1. Prepare the Soft-Boiled Eggs
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Bring water to a boil.
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Gently add the eggs and cook for 6–7 minutes for soft centers.
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Transfer to ice water, let cool, then peel carefully.
2. Cook the Vegetables
Broccoli
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Boil or steam broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green.
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Drain and set aside.
Corn
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Boil corn for 5–7 minutes or steam until tender.
Pumpkin
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Slice pumpkin into thin pieces.
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Pan-sear with a little oil for 2–3 minutes on each side, or steam until soft.
3. Cook the Chicken
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Marinate chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, honey, and black pepper for at least 10 minutes.
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Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil.
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Sear chicken on medium heat until golden on both sides and cooked through (about 7–10 minutes).
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Slice into bite-sized pieces.
4. Cook the Shrimp
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Toss shrimp with garlic, salt, pepper, and a bit of oil.
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Cook in a hot pan 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Do not overcook.
5. Assemble the Protein Bowl
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Place chicken pieces on one side of the plate.
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Add cooked shrimp next to it.
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Add broccoli, pumpkin slices, and corn.
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Cut soft-boiled eggs in half and place on top.
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Optional: squeeze lemon, sprinkle pepper or chili flakes.
Serve with a glass of fresh orange juice.