chicken bowl
High proteinLow calorie30 minMediterranean
30 min2 servings
Why this meal
30-min mealHigh proteinLower calorie
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups coconut-lime broth (blend of coconut water + lime zest)
- 1 tbsp golden citrus seasoning (turmeric, orange peel, garlic powder)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup roasted sweet corn
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup pickled red onions
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp honey-lime drizzle (honey + lime juice + pinch of salt)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Cook the rice
- 2.In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice with coconut-lime broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- 3.Season the chicken
- 4.Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, golden citrus seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- 5.Cook the chicken
- 6.Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- 7.Prepare toppings
- 8.While the chicken cooks, dice cucumber, slice avocado, and prepare pickled onions if not pre-made.
- 9.Assemble the bowl
- 10.Add a base of rice, then layer sliced chicken, corn, cucumber, avocado, and pickled onions.
- 11.Finish & serve
- 12.Drizzle honey-lime sauce over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Recipe by
Jake