This Healthy Garlic Lime Chicken Rice Bowl is a fresh and satisfying high-protein lunch made with juicy chicken breast, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for meal prep, healthy eating, and busy weekdays.
Ingredients :
For the Bowl :
- 450 g chicken breast, diced (1 lb)
- 300 g cooked brown rice (2 cups)
- 150 g cucumber, diced (1 cup)
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup)
- 100 g corn kernels (¾ cup)
- 50 g red onion, finely sliced (⅓ cup)
- 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp)
Seasoning :
- 10 ml lime juice (2 tsp)
- 5 g garlic powder (1 tsp)
- 3 g paprika (½ tsp)
- 3 g salt (½ tsp)
- 2 g black pepper (½ tsp)
Instructions :
Step 1
Season the diced chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Step 3
Prepare the rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
Step 4
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
Step 5
Divide the rice between serving bowls.
Step 6
Top with cooked chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
Step 7
Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Nutrition :
Per Serving (4 Servings)
- Calories: ~410 kcal
- Protein: ~36 g
- Carbohydrates: ~34 g
- Fat: ~13 g
Tips :
- Use grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- Add avocado for healthy fats.
- Great for meal prep up to 3 days.
- Fresh lime juice gives the best taste.
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