Description
A delicious and healthy Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- For the chimichurri sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, layer the cooked brown rice, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, and diced avocado.
- Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad. Drizzle with chimichurri sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes to the chimichurri sauce or serve with sliced jalapeños.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different base, or use grilled vegetables instead of mixed greens for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg