Description
A quick and easy meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring flavorful marinated chicken and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus 1 more tbsp for dressing)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp, divided)
- 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp honey or agave (for dressing, optional)
- A couple pinches of salt and pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into bite-sized strips or cubes.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and juice of 1 lime. Toss chicken and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, searing each side for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Let rest.
- Prep veggies: shred cabbage, halve tomatoes, slice bell peppers and onion, rinse black beans, and dice avocado.
- For dressing, whisk together juice of 1 lime, olive oil, honey or agave, and pinches of salt and pepper.
- Assemble bowls: layer cabbage, cooked chicken, and vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep.
Notes
Great for meal prep; store components separately to keep avocado fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg