Chicken and Rice Bowl Recipe
Discover the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with this easy chicken and rice bowl recipe. Chicken and Rice Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice Bowl:
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with spices and herbs. Sear the chicken in a hot pan until it's golden and cooked. Or, bake it in the oven until it hits 165°F.
- While the chicken cooks, get the rice ready. Rinse the rice well to remove starch. Use the right amount of water for fluffy, perfect rice.
- Season the chicken with spices like garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a hot pan with oil until it's golden and cooked, or bake it to 165°F.
- Thoroughly rinse the rice to eliminate extra starch.
- Follow the package instructions for the rice, using the right water ratio for fluffy grains.
- Once the chicken and rice are done, mix them in a bowl. You now have a tasty easy chicken and rice bowl. It's ideal for meal prepping or a fast dinner.