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Fresh Grilled Chicken and Avocado Power Bowl Easy Recipe with Lime Dressing

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A quick and easy power bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for busy nights or healthy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (about 185 g cooked)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let them rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot enough to sear the chicken quickly without drying it out.
  4. Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side (total 10-12 minutes), or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). While grilling, brush the chicken occasionally with some lime dressing to keep it moist and add flavor.
  5. Once done, transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  6. While the chicken cooks, divide cooked quinoa or brown rice between two bowls. Add baby spinach or mixed greens evenly on top.
  7. Slice or dice the avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and chop cilantro. Arrange these on top of the greens and grains.
  8. Cut the rested chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces, then place over the bowls.
  9. Spoon the remaining lime dressing generously over each bowl.
  10. Give everything a gentle toss or serve as-is for a pretty presentation.

Notes

Use fresh limes for the dressing to preserve bright flavor. Avoid flipping chicken too often to get good grill marks. Rest chicken after grilling to keep it juicy. Store avocado with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. Quinoa or brown rice can be swapped for other grains or low-carb alternatives like cauliflower rice.

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