Description
Experience a burst of flavors with the Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl with Avocado & Cucumber Salad, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines spicy, cool, and savory elements. This vibrant bowl features succulent spiced chicken served over fluffy rice, complemented by creamy avocado and a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s a nutritious option that caters to various occasions. Enjoy this balanced meal that’s easy to customize and packed with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- 1 tbsp spicy mayo (mayonnaise mixed with sriracha)
- Avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, parsley/dill, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble your bowl: start with rice as the base; top with avocado slices, cooked chicken, and cucumber salad. Drizzle with spicy mayo before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg