Description
This Chicken & Avocado Bowl is a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing, it’s a quick and wholesome choice for busy days. 🥗🍗
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or quinoa)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
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Prepare the Bowl Base:
- Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa between two bowls.
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Assemble the Bowl:
- Top with sliced chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mixed greens.
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Make the Dressing:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the bowls.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with toasted seeds or nuts.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg