Chicken Rice Avocado Bowl
This Chicken Rice Avocado Bowl is a simple, nourishing, and customizable meal perfect for lunch or dinner. It features juicy seasoned chicken, warm fluffy rice, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and a bright lime dressing. It’s balanced, high-protein, and great for meal prep.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1–1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice of ½ lime
For the Bowl Base
2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
1 avocado, sliced or diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or pan-seared)
½ cup black beans
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime Yogurt Sauce
¼ cup Greek yogurt
Juice of ½ lime
1 tsp honey or agave
1 tbsp water to thin
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lime juice.
Coat the chicken fully.
2. Cook the Chicken
Option A — Pan-sear:
Heat a skillet to medium-high.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (165°F).
Option B — Grill:
Grill over medium-high for 5–6 minutes per side.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
3. Make the Lime Yogurt Sauce
Stir yogurt, lime juice, honey, water, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
4. Build the Bowls
In each bowl:
Add warm rice as the base.
Top with sliced chicken.
Add avocado, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and red onion.
Drizzle with lime yogurt sauce or squeeze fresh lime juice.
Garnish with cilantro.
Optional Add-Ons
Pickled jalapenos
Shredded lettuce
Feta or cotija cheese
Salsa or pico de gallo
Chipotle mayo
Fresh cucumbers for crunch
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Store chicken, rice, beans, and corn together and add avocado + sauce right before eating.
Can I make it spicy?
Add cayenne to the chicken seasoning or drizzle with sriracha/chipotle sauce.
What rice works best?
Jasmine, white, brown, or even cilantro-lime rice all work perfectly.
Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely — rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken works great.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Skip the yogurt sauce or use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480–560
Protein: 32–38 g
Carbohydrates: 50–58 g
Fat: 16–22 g
Fiber: 7–10 g
Sodium: ~520 mg