Description
This vibrant, healthy Mexican-inspired chicken bowl combines tender grilled chicken with a zesty lime-cilantro marinade, served over rice or grain-free cauliflower rice. Creamy avocado, herbal freshness, and citrus zest create a satisfying, fresh meal ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless – 1.5 lbs
Cilantro, fresh, chopped – 1 cup
Garlic, finely minced – 4 cloves
Cumin – 1 tsp
Limes – 3 large (juiced plus zest from 2)
Avocado – 1 large, ripened for creaminess
Cooked Rice – 2 cups (white or brown; substitute with cauliflower rice for grain-free)
Olive Oil – 1 tsp
Instructions
Combine lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and cumin in a mixing bowl.
Place chicken in a resealable bag, add marinade, seal, and refrigerate 15-30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat; cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let chicken rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing into strips or dicing.
Divide cooked rice among bowls; top with chicken, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Use 100% fresh lime juice for optimal brightness.
Pat chicken dry if marinated beyond 30 minutes to prevent sogginess.
Optional: Create lime butter by mixing zest with softened butter for extra richness.
Cauliflower rice can replace regular rice for a low-carb alternative.
Add toppings immediately before serving to preserve avocado’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Trending
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
