Description
A wholesome brown rice chicken bowl loaded with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light homemade dressing. This protein-packed meal is perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts to prepare for grilling.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a grill pan or regular skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and slice the chicken into strips.
- Steam the broccoli: Place broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to retain color and nutrients.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among four serving bowls as the base layer.
- Add the toppings: Arrange the sliced grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado neatly on top of the brown rice in each bowl.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the bowls: Drizzle the homemade dressing evenly over each bowl for a bright, zesty flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the bowls as garnish and serve immediately for a fresh, balanced meal.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa for brown rice for a different grain option.
- Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- To make this recipe dairy-free and vegan, replace chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
