Description
A nutritious and flavorful chicken bowl featuring grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and cumin. Grill until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Assemble the bowls: place a serving of brown rice at the bottom.
- Top with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy chicken bowl.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Substitute quinoa for brown rice for a different grain.
- Experiment with seasonal vegetables for variety.
- Garnish with feta cheese or nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy chicken bowls, grilled chicken, nutritious meals