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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls Bursting with Flavor and Freshness

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls are a vibrant celebration of flavors and colors, perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for added flavor or tofu for a plant-based alternative.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long grain white or jasmine rice or brown rice/quinoa for gluten-free.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro can substitute with parsley.
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • 1 can Black beans rinse to cut down on sodium.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved for flavor.
  • 1 piece Avocado or feta cheese if avocados are unripe.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder adjust to heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin for depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika can substitute with regular paprika.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder or fresh alternatives.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream or plant-based yogurt.

Equipment

  • grill pan or skillet
  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water and cook in a pot with water and salt for 15-18 minutes.
  2. Mix the spices and rub onto the chicken, then grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked.
  3. Prepare guacamole by mashing avocados and mixing in lime juice and minced garlic.
  4. Make the dressing with yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder, then refrigerate.
  5. Prepare the vegetables, warming corn, rinsing beans, and slicing tomatoes.
  6. Assemble the bowls with rice, chicken, vegetables, guacamole, and dressing, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for enhanced flavor; serve with lime wedges for added zest.

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