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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls

A fresh and zesty bowl featuring marinated chicken, cilantro-lime rice, and colorful veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 1 cup white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup black beans cooked
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine rice, water, and salt. Cook according to rice cooker instructions. Once done, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer cilantro lime rice, sliced grilled chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and feta cheese. Drizzle with extra lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can also include jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.

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