Description
These colorful bowls are packed with grilled chicken, brown rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your choice of dressing (e.g., balsamic vinaigrette or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brown Rice: Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Grill the Chicken Breast: Fire up the grill and grill the chicken until fully cooked, then slice it into strips.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil over medium heat, add broccoli and bell pepper, sautéing until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
- Top with Chicken and Veggies: Layer on the sliced chicken, sautéed vegetables, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
- Dress it Up: Drizzle with dressing and season with salt and pepper.
- Store and Enjoy: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
For more flavor, consider marinating the chicken in herbs and spices beforehand. Store dressing separately to keep bowls fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg