Ingredients
- Chicken: boneless skinless thighs or breasts
- Rice: jasmine, basmati, brown rice, or microwave rice
- Marinade: olive oil, lime or lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper
- Extras: chopped lettuce or spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion
- Something creamy: Greek yogurt sauce, ranch, avocado mash, or mayo mixed with lime
- Optional kick: hot sauce, chili flakes, jalapenos
Instructions
- Cook the rice using your preferred method until hot and fluffy.
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime or lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Build your bowls by layering rice, sliced chicken, veggies, and sauce. Customize with toppings like cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or cheese.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling to keep it juicy. Season rice for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg