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Spicy Peruvian Chicken with Lime Rice


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Healthy Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowl with grilled chicken, rice, fresh vegetables, and light cilantro sauce.


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken

1 tbsp olive oil

Smoked paprika

Cumin

Garlic powder

Oregano

Chili powder

Salt

Pepper

2 cups cooked rice

1 cup black beans

Cherry tomatoes

Avocado

Red onion

Cilantro

1 cup cilantro

1 jalapeño

2 garlic cloves

2 tbsp lime juice

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

1. Preheat grill.

2. Season chicken.

3. Grill 6–7 minutes per side.

4. Rest and slice.

5. Blend sauce ingredients.

6. Assemble bowls with rice, toppings, and chicken.

7. Drizzle sauce and serve.

Notes

Use brown rice for extra fiber.

Store components separately for meal prep.

Adjust jalapeño for spice level.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg