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A vibrant Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl filled with seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, avocado, and pico de gallo.

Healthy Chicken Rice Bowls

These healthy chicken rice bowls are a nutritious and satisfying meal option, perfect for busy families. They are naturally gluten-free and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 761
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into strips
For the Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
To Assemble
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 small red onion chopped

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large pan
  • Pot
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. To make the chicken, stir together oil, lime juice, chopped chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, and add to pan. Cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. To make the rice, add salt and rice to a pot of boiling water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork, then toss in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and additional salt to taste.
  4. To assemble, arrange rice and lettuce in the bottom of a serving bowl and top with the chicken, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, corn, black beans and red onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 52gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1294mgPotassium: 2000mgFiber: 17gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 13969IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Cooked rice and cooked chicken will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. To freeze the rice or chicken for longer storage, cool it, then portion it into 1 to 2 cup portions in freezer-safe bags. Flatten bags, then freeze. Will keep for up to one month in the freezer.

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