High-Protein Chicken and Bean Bowl

Name: High-Protein Chicken and Bean Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 0.9 lb Chicken breast; 1 cup Brown rice; 1 cup Black beans; unit Bell pepper; 3/4 cup Corn; unit Avocado; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Olive oil

A protein-packed bowl with grilled chicken, beans, brown rice and vegetables. Balanced, filling and ideal for athletes or post-workout recovery.

15 minPrep

25 minCook

40 minTotal

3Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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400 g Chicken breast
200 g Brown rice
200 g Black beans (cocidos)
1 unit Bell pepper
120 g Corn
1 unit Avocado
1 tsp Cumin
2 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition facts

per serving

540 kcal

Calories

42 g

Protein

52 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

40 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

1
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
2
Season the chicken with cumin, salt and pepper.
3
Grill the chicken and slice it into strips.
4
Sauté the bell pepper and heat the beans and corn.
5
Place the rice as a base in the bowls.
6
Distribute the chicken, beans, corn and avocado.

Chef tips

Prep the components ahead to assemble quick bowls all week.

Substitutions

Swap the chicken for lean beef, turkey or tempeh.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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