Description
Delicious and healthy chicken and rice meal prep bowls, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the rice with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and allow to cook covered for 15 minutes, or as per package directions, until it can be fluffed with a fork.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, slice them into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken strips, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt, and using tongs or your hands, toss the chicken until it’s well coated in the spices.
- In a large skillet or pan, on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, working in batches if needed. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet or pan, add the sliced bell peppers and red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly tender. Once cooked, transfer to the plate with the chicken and set aside.
- Once the rice, chicken, and vegetables are cooked, prepare the meal prep bowls. Divide the cooked rice evenly across 4 airtight containers, layer with ¼ of the chicken and ¼ of the sautéed veggies, and top each bowl with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime. Note: If prepping the bowls ahead of time, wait to add the sliced avocado and lime until you are ready to serve.
- The bowls can be served immediately, stored without avocado and lime wedges, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Store the bowls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- For best flavor, add fresh avocado and lime before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg