Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious bowl packed with flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy guacamole, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Protein
1lbchicken tenders or chicken breasts(sliced)
1tbspolive oil or avocado oil
1tspcumin
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
½tspsmoked paprika
¼tspcayenne (optional for spice)
to tasteSalt & pepper
1tbspolive oil or avocado oil
1green bell pepperde-seeded and sliced
1yellow bell pepperde-seeded and sliced
1large red onionsliced
1large garlic cloveminced
a handfulfresh cilantro(chopped)
1large limejuiced
½tspsalt (or to taste)
1cuplong-grain rice(or 2 packages of frozen rice (4 servings))
½cupcilantro(chopped)
½tsplime zest
Juice of 1 limefor rice and guacamole
2mediumavocados(mashed for guacamole)
2tbspred onion(minced for guacamole)
2tbspcilantro(chopped for guacamole)
Saltto taste for guacamole
1 ½cupsfrozen corn
1-2cupscooked black or pinto beans(drained and rinsed)
Salt and pepperto taste for beans
as neededSour cream or plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, chopped romaine, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, extra lime wedges(for topping)
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions, then stir in lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
Make guacamole by mashing avocados with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
Season chicken with spices, then cook in a skillet with oil until browned and cooked through. Rest and slice.
In the same skillet, cook peppers, onions, and garlic until charred and tender. Squeeze lime over veggies.
Warm beans and corn separately. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, and toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate with spices for 30 minutes before cooking.