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Protein Chicken Bowl

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Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Grilled chicken, rice, black beans, and enough protein to actually matter. Post-workout chow — tastes good AND does the job. This isn't a sad desk lunch. This is a bowl with 45+ grams of protein, comp
Mike

Ingredients  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast
  • 2 cups jasmine rice (cooked)
  • 1 can black beans (drained
  • rinsed)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh
  • frozen
  • or canned)
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • lime wedges
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cumin
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
Quick marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Grill or pan-sear over high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until 165°F internal. Rest 5 minutes, slice. Cook rice. Warm beans with a pinch of cumin. Assemble bowls: rice base, sliced chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes. Squeeze lime over everything.