10 Healthy Lunch Ideas

With these healthy lunch ideas, you can be sure you’re eating a nutritious meal that’ll keep you powered throughout the day.

You’ll find some new wholesome lunches to pack for work or enjoy at home, like Greek chicken bowls, Thai chicken, stuffed avocados, and chickpea sandwiches.

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Greek Chicken Bowl

Greek chicken, mixed vegetables, and quinoa. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

This healthy Greek chicken bowl is made with grilled chicken breast, quinoa, chopped cucumber, and olives. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired dish with the best homemade dressing.

Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Bowl

Chicken Zucchini Fritters

Fritters made with chicken and zucchini. — Photo Credit: The Yummy Bowl

A mix of ground chicken, zucchini, and cheese gets combined together to create these fritters. It only takes 20 minutes to make, and you can make a batch ahead of time to have on hand.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Zucchini Fritters

Mexican Tuna Salad

Mexican style tuna salad in lettuce boats. — Photo Credit: The Frizzled Leek

Enjoy something zesty for lunch with this Mexican tuna salad. Serve it wrapped in lettuce or on whole-grain bread.

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Thai Chicken Meal Prep

Prepped bowl of Thai chicken and veggies. — Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

This Thai chicken meal prep is low-carb, or you can serve it with rice if you’re not limiting your carbs.

Prep it ahead of time so you can have a healthy lunch that you can grab out of the fridge when you need it.

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Smashed Chickpea Green Goddess Sandwiches

Wrapped sandwiches on serving plate. — Photo Credit: Little Spice Jar

These smashed chickpea sandwiches are a healthy veggie-packed lunch you’ll want to make all the time.

The green goddess filling is made with fresh herbs, avocado, chickpeas, goat cheese, and more.

Get the Recipe: Smashed Chickpea Green Goddess Sandwiches

Chicken Fajita Bowls

A healthy bowl of chicken fajitas. — Photo Credit: Organically Addison

Enjoy your favorite chicken fajita flavors over cauliflower rice with this easy recipe. These chicken fajita bowls are perfect when you want something quick, easy, and packed with flavor.

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Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Stuffed avocados on grey dish. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Mix together a tasty chicken salad and use it as a stuffing for avocados. Instead of mayo, it’s made with Greek yogurt which is a healthier option and high in protein.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Salad topped with strawberries, chicken, and vegetables. — Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

Skip the boring salads and liven up your lunch routine with this copycat Panera strawberry poppyseed salad. The mix of savory chicken with the sweet fruit will make your taste buds happy.

Get the Recipe: Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad