Description
Experience a burst of flavor and nutrition with the Spicy Chicken Power Bowl, a vibrant dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and zesty spices. This bowl is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re meal prepping or looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this power bowl delivers hearty goodness in every bite. Serve it warm and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that nourish your body while tantalizing your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- Chili powder, cumin, paprika (to taste)
- Assorted bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Sriracha sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sauté vegetables: In another pan with olive oil, sauté sliced bell peppers until tender-crisp (about 5-6 minutes).
- Prepare sauce: Mix sriracha with honey or yogurt in a small bowl; adjust spice level as desired.
- Assemble bowls: Layer cooked rice at the base of each bowl; top with sautéed vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg