Description
This is the meal prep bowl that people actually look forward to eating. Grilled chicken seasoned with a smoky southwest blend, piled over brown rice with sweet potato, black beans, corn, and a creamy avocado-lime dressing. It hits all the macros without tasting like a diet plate, which is the only reason anyone sticks with meal prep longer than a week.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
- Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Rub all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make the avocado dressing by blending avocado, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Divide brown rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, roasted sweet potato, black beans, and corn.
- Drizzle with avocado dressing and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- The avocado dressing doubles as the healthy fat component, so you do not need to add extra oil or cheese to make this bowl satisfying.
- Brown rice has more fiber and chew than white, which is why it works better in a power bowl — it keeps you full longer.
- This stores in the fridge for 4 days. Keep the dressing separate and add it fresh each day so it stays green.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 710
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100