Description
A flavorful and nutritious bowl featuring grilled chicken, vibrant toppings, and a zesty marinade, perfect for any meal occasion.
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
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and spices—chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well covered. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes; if you have more time, up to 2 hours is even better.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and has nice grill marks. Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Base: While the chicken cooks, prepare your rice and chop your toppings: black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a scoop of rice in each bowl. Layer on the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and finally the sliced chicken.
- Final Touches: Top with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences. This recipe is adaptable for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg