least 20 grams of good quality protein per serving or 4-5 egg whites and this is a must) How to eat them How to eat them With vegetables, carbs or by themslves. Eggs, lentils, dairy products, soy and fish can be eaten at any time. Chicken should be eaten at the end of your working day as it’s relatively tougher to digest and can slow your body down during your working hours. The hours between 6 and 8 pm are a good time to eat fish and chicken as the body needs these nutrients then to repair itself. Eat them within ten minutes of your workout.