Description
A healthy, satisfying, and low-carb meal featuring seasoned grilled chicken served over sautéed cauliflower rice and fresh vegetables, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs.
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil, divided
- 1.5 Tbsps smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 large avocado, or 2 small ones, pitted and chopped
- 2 fresh limes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle one tablespoon of oil over the chicken and rub it on all sides to coat well with the seasonings. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Preheat a gas grill, stovetop grill pan, or a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pressed garlic and stir. Cook for one minute, then stir in the cauliflower rice. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes. Season the cauliflower rice mixture with sea salt and pepper to your taste.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cauliflower rice and vegetables among 4 bowls or meal prep containers.
- Add sliced chicken and chopped avocado equally to each bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over the avocado to help keep it fresh.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- This recipe works well for meal prepping; store components separately if you prefer the avocado added fresh.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to control the smokiness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 55
- Cholesterol: 150
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