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.