Description
This Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and healthy meal featuring marinated grilled chicken served over a bed of rice with fresh corn, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Garnished with cilantro and lime, it’s a quick and delicious dinner option inspired by Mexican and American cuisines, perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring it is hot enough to sear the chicken and create grill marks.
- Cook the chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through, has a nice char, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and slice the chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes to retain the juices. Then, slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each with grilled chicken slices, corn kernels, black beans, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the bowls and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve the bowls warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap chicken for grilled shrimp, tofu, or steak for variety.
- Drizzle with chipotle mayo, salsa, or Greek yogurt to add extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep—store the different components separately and assemble just before eating.
