Description
This Grilled Chicken Bowl with Creamy Avocado Sauce & Veggies is a delicious and nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken is paired with a creamy avocado sauce, flavorful veggies, and hearty brown rice or quinoa. It’s a balanced meal that’s easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup steamed or roasted broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Grilled Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Creamy Avocado Sauce: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and water in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa between two bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, corn, and cilantro. Drizzle generously with creamy avocado sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap rice or quinoa for cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb.
- Add black beans or sliced avocado for extra protein and healthy fats.
- The avocado sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to avoid browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
