How to make a Chicken Salad Bowl

Searching for a nutritious meal that’s anything but boring? This Chicken Salad Bowl is packed with bold flavors, vibrant colors, and wholesome ingredients you’ll want to make on repeat. It features tender spiced chicken, zesty cilantro lime rice, black beans, crisp vegetables, and a refreshing mango avocado salsa that brings everything together. It has all the satisfying flavors of a restaurant-style bowl, but with a fresher homemade touch.

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Perfect for meal prep, easy lunches, or healthy dinners, this bowl is filling, customizable, and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

For the Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Cilantro Lime Rice
2 cups jasmine or long-grain rice
4 cups water
Juice from 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt, as needed

For the Mango Avocado Salsa
1 ripe mango, diced
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
Juice from 1/2 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowl
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 diced tomato
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prepare the Rice

Wash the rice under cold water until the water looks clear.
Place the rice in a pot with water and a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then mix in the lime juice and fresh cilantro. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken

In a small dish, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for a couple of minutes before adding the chicken.
Cook for around 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Covering the pan briefly can help the chicken cook evenly.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing or cubing.

Prepare the Mango Avocado Salsa

Cut the avocado and mango into small cubes and finely chop the onion and jalapeño.
Combine the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper, then gently stir to keep the salsa chunky and fresh.

Prepare the Salad Mix

In another bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and cilantro.

Assemble the Bowls

Use wide serving bowls to fit all the ingredients comfortably.

Start with a layer of cilantro lime rice.
Add black beans.
Top with the romaine and tomato mixture.
Arrange the seasoned chicken over the vegetables.
Finish with a generous spoonful of mango avocado salsa.

Optional toppings include extra lime juice, avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, crushed tortilla chips, Greek yogurt lime sauce, queso fresco, or cotija cheese.

Helpful Tips and Variations

For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with grilled tofu or roasted sweet potatoes.
If you enjoy spicy food, add hot sauce or spicy chipotle dressing.
For meal prep, store all ingredients separately and assemble just before serving to keep everything fresh.

Why This Bowl Is So Popular

It’s colorful, fresh, and satisfying.
The ingredients are easy to customize.
It works well for quick lunches, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
The mango avocado salsa adds a bright and refreshing flavor that makes the dish extra special.

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