Description
A fresh, balanced grilled chicken bowl layered with lime-marinated chicken, black bean corn salsa, creamy avocado, and whole grains. A perfect protein-packed lunch or dinner that’s big on flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lime
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of ½ lime
Salt to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
½ avocado, sliced
Optional toppings: lime wedges, hot sauce, Greek yogurt, shredded lettuce
Instructions
1. Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest before slicing.
2. Combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa. Set aside or refrigerate.
3. Cook brown rice or quinoa as directed. Fluff and season with salt or a squeeze of lime.
4. Slice the avocado and prep optional toppings.
5. Assemble bowls: grain base, sliced chicken, salsa, avocado, and toppings. Serve fresh.
Notes
Let grilled chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing to keep juices in.
Make salsa ahead of time—it tastes even better chilled after marinating.
Use cauliflower rice or leafy greens for a lower-carb base.
Add chili flakes or diced jalapeño to the salsa for spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grilled + Assembled
- Cuisine: Southwest Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Bowl, black bean corn salsa, avocado lunch bowl, healthy chicken bowl, meal prep recipe