Ingredients
For the Chicken: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Base: 3 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
For the Toppings: 1-2 ripe avocados, diced
0.5 cup salsa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
0.5 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Greek yogurt or sour cream for serving
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized cubes. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
3. Warm the base: Prepare rice or quinoa per package instructions. Stir in rinsed black beans and corn to warm them.
4. Prep toppings: While cooking, dice avocado, halve tomatoes, dice red onion, and chop cilantro.
5. Assemble bowls: In each bowl, add a base of rice/beans/corn mixture. Top with cooked chicken, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, salsa, cilantro, and cheese. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt/sour cream if desired.
6. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in seasonings with lime juice for 30+ minutes.
Cook chicken in a single layer to avoid steaming and ensure proper browning.
For meal prep, store components separately; assemble fresh toppings just before eating.
Cook rice/quinoa with broth instead of water for extra flavor.
Add crunch with crushed tortilla chips or toasted pepitas.
To prevent avocado browning, store separately and add lime juice; best added fresh.
Customize with other proteins (turkey, beef, tofu), grains (cauliflower rice), or veggies (bell peppers, spinach).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with certified GF ingredients), Dairy-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg