Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the rice with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow it to cook covered for about 15 minutes or as per package directions until fluffy.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice them into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken strips along with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until well coated in the spices using tongs or your hands.
- In a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet or pan used for chicken, add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until lightly tender. Transfer them to the plate with chicken.
- Once everything is cooked, prepare your meal prep bowls. Divide cooked rice evenly across four airtight containers. Layer each container with one-fourth of the chicken and sautéed veggies. Top each bowl with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime. If prepping ahead of time, wait to add avocado and lime until ready to serve.
- These bowls can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator (without avocado and lime) for up to four days. They can also be frozen for up to three months!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg