Chicken, Avocado, and Tomato Bowl 🥑🍗🍅
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~450 per serving
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🐓 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
🧄 2 cloves garlic (minced)
🌿 1 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Bowl:
🍚 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice (or quinoa for a lighter option)
🥑 2 large avocados (sliced)
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
🥗 2 cups fresh greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
🧅 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
For the Dressing:
🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌿 1/4 tsp black pepper
🌿 1 tsp fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Directions
Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken strips for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley (if using).
Assemble the Bowls:
Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl. Arrange fresh greens on one side. Add sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cooked chicken strips.
Drizzle and Serve:
Drizzle the dressing over the bowl. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Chef’s Notes:
Add roasted sweet potatoes or black beans for extra nutrition.
Swap chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
Sprinkle with crumbled feta or shredded cheese for added flavor.