Description
A vibrant High Protein Chicken Taco Bowl with juicy seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, avocado, and fresh salsa. Perfect for healthy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked rice (360 g)
1 cup black beans (170 g)
1 large avocado
3/4 cup pico de gallo (150 g)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (75 g)
1/4 cup diced onion (40 g)
fresh cilantro for garnish
lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Season chicken with olive oil and taco spices.
2. Heat skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side.
3. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Rest chicken 5 minutes then slice.
5. Warm rice and black beans.
6. Divide rice into 4 bowls.
7. Top with black beans and sliced chicken.
8. Add pico de gallo, avocado slices, bell pepper, and onion.
9. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Add Greek yogurt for extra protein.
Use cauliflower rice for a low carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg