Description
This Chicken Bowl recipe is a delicious and wholesome meal that combines tender baked chicken with a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients, served over a bed of rice. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cheese if using. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This recipe is very versatile. You can customize it by using different grains, proteins, or toppings to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
