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Baja Chicken Bowls

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for marinade
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Rice and Toppings
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup black beans cooked
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1/4 cup salsa for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In a bowl, layer cooked brown rice, black beans, corn, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
  2. Top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. You can also add cheese or jalape?os for extra flavor.

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