Description
Enjoy these delicious Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls that are refreshing, easy to make, and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken slices in this marinade and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa, corn, peppers, chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with extra lime juice before serving.
Notes
- You can add more vegetables like black beans or sautéed zucchini for extra nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeños to your bowls.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for meal prep.