Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Baja Bowls, a delightful and protein-packed meal that brings the taste of Mexico straight to your table. This dish features juicy marinated chicken served over a bed of cilantro lime rice and topped with fresh ingredients like avocado, grape tomatoes, and feta cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep time and endless customization options, these bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you enjoy them casually at home or serve them at gatherings, Baja Bowls are sure to impress with their colorful presentation and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 4 cups cilantro lime rice
- 1 cup black bean and corn salsa
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and half the cooking oil for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- While chicken cooks, prepare toppings: mix Greek yogurt with salsa verde and fresh lime juice; chop cilantro; halve grape tomatoes; slice avocado.
- Assemble bowls with a base of cilantro lime rice topped with sliced chicken, black bean corn salsa, grape tomatoes, avocado slices, Greek yogurt mixture, feta cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg