Description
Chili-Lime Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful meal-prep option that combines zesty marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty grains. Perfect for busy weekdays or weekend gatherings, these bowls are not only visually appealing but also macro-friendly, making it easy to stick to your health goals while enjoying delicious meals. Whip up these customizable bowls quickly to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the grains: Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165?F.
- Chop bell peppers and measure out corn; feel free to add other veggies like avocado.
- Assemble bowls by placing a scoop of grains at the base, topping with sliced grilled chicken and veggies. Drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg