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High Protein Air Fryer Chicken Taco Bowl

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Whip up healthy, low-calorie chicken taco bowls with avocado! A quick, high-protein meal prep option perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Healthy Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for dressing
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoon lime juice juice of 2 limes, divided
  • 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned & drained
  • ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup bell peppers thinly sliced (any color)
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large ripe avocado diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • ½ teaspoon honey or agave for dressing, optional
  • Pinch salt and pepper for dressing

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into bite-sized strips or cubes. Pound to even thickness if thick.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and juice of 1 lime. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove to a plate and let rest.
  4. While chicken cooks, prep veggies: shred cabbage, halve tomatoes, slice bell peppers and onion, rinse beans, and dice avocado.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp olive oil, honey or agave, and a pinch of salt and pepper for the dressing. Adjust to taste.
  6. Layer shredded cabbage in serving bowls. Top with chicken, tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, onion, and avocado.
  7. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with cilantro. Toss or leave layered as desired.
  8. Serve immediately or portion into meal prep containers. Squeeze extra lime over top before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes.