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High Protein Low Calorie Chicken Taco Bowl

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Savor our High Protein Chicken Taco Bowl! Flavor-packed with brown rice & fresh toppings. A healthy, low-calorie meal prep champion for energy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: lunch
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts large (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • 1 tablespoon Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 Hass avocado large, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Brush the chicken with olive oil and evenly coat it with taco seasoning.
  3. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or cook in a skillet for 6–7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice or dice it.
  5. Cook brown rice according to package instructions if not already prepared, then fluff with a fork.
  6. Drain and rinse the black beans.
  7. Chop the tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.
  8. Mix Greek yogurt with lime juice to create a simple sauce.
  9. Assemble bowls with brown rice, chicken, beans, corn, vegetables, avocado, sauce, and cilantro.

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've totally used boneless, skinless chicken thighs when I wanted a richer, juicier bite, and they cook up beautifully, sometimes even more forgiving than breasts.