Description
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines marinated grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice or quinoa, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, and avocado.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional lime juice if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or black beans.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Bowls, Mexican Cuisine