Description
A vibrant bowl packed with juicy marinated chicken, fluffy rice, colorful veggies, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and allow them to sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare the rice and toppings while the chicken cooks.
- Assemble your bowl by layering the rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado slices, and sliced chicken.
- Top with extra dressing, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
For meal prep, store components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg