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Easy Flavor-Packed Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Bowl

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A quick and healthy chicken dinner bowl featuring perfectly seasoned chicken, fluffy grains, and fresh veggies, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing chicken)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or baby kale
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges (for squeezing)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup dry brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub spice blend evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid moving chicken too much to get a nice crust. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  4. While chicken rests, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice avocado, and chop greens and herbs. Toss spinach or baby kale lightly with a pinch of salt to soften.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Layer cooked grains in serving bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and greens on top. Drizzle dressing over everything, add a dollop of Greek yogurt if using, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Slice chicken against the grain for tenderness. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for extra flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently and add fresh avocado and lime before serving.

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