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Southwest Chicken Bowl

Delicious Southwest Chicken Bowl: Your Healthy Meal Prep Hero

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this nutritious Southwest Chicken Bowl, perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts can swap with grilled tofu
  • 1/4 cup olive oil neutral oil can be used
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for marinade
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon cumin coriander is an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice use brown rice or quinoa for added protein
  • 1 cup black beans canned for convenience
  • 1 cup corn kernels grilled or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes any tomato variety works
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium avocado for creaminess
  • 1/2 medium red onion can use green onion as substitute
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro omit if not preferred
  • 2 wedges lime for serving

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • medium bowl
  • Large Serving Bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, lime juice, and spices.
  2. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add marinated chicken, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Prepare rice according to package instructions, stirring in lime juice and chopped cilantro once cooked.
  5. Assemble bowls with lime-infused rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and sliced chicken.
  6. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in airtight containers for meal prep, and customize toppings as desired.

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