Chilli Lime Chicken Rice Bowls: High-Protein Meal Prep Made Easy
Enjoy bold, zesty flavours with these Chilli Lime Chicken Rice Bowls. This meal prep favourite is packed with high-protein marinated chicken and fluffy rice and is perfect for fueling your week. Easy to make, delicious to eat, and designed to satisfy you, it’s a go-to choice for healthy, balanced meals without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp (14g) - Unsalted Butter
- 1kg (2.2lb) - Chicken Breast, Diced
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- 2 tsp (8g) - Onion Powder
- 1 ½ tsp (6g) - Smoked Paprika
- 1 ½ tsp (6g) - Ground Cumin
- Pinch Chilli Flakes or Ground Chilli
- 1 - Lime, Zest & Juice
- 10g (0.3oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Chopped
- Salt & Pepper
Coriander (Cilantro) Rice -
- 1 ½ Cups (300g) - Jasmine Rice, Washed
- 550ml (18.6 fl oz) - Chicken Stock
- Salt to Taste
- 10g (0.3oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Chopped
Creamy Lime Sauce -
- ½ Cup (125g) - Natural Greek Yogurt
- 5g (0.2oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Chopped
- ¼ - Lime, Juiced
- 1 - Garlic Clove, Grated
- 1 tsp (10g) - Honey
- Salt & Pepper
Garnish -
- 2 ½ - Avocados, Sliced
- Coriander (Cilantro) (Optional)
- Lime Wedges (Optional)
Instructions
- Add the chicken and seasoning ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat. Add butter and seasoned chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden. Remove from pan and set aside. Do this in batches if need be.
- Add washed jasmine rice, chicken stock, and a pinch of salt in the same pan. Place over a high heat and bring to a bowl. Reduce heat to low, place on a lid and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for 4 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a spatula. Set aside.
- Add all the creamy lime sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Season to taste. If you have a squeeze bottle, add the sauce to it.
- Serve the rice on one side of 5x 750ml meal prep containers and the chicken on the other. Add half a sliced avocado to each container and squeeze over the creamy lime sauce. Garnish with coriander (cilantro) and a lime wedge (optional). Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Chilli Lime Chicken Rice Bowls Storage Instructions
Refrigeration
Store Chilli Lime Chicken Rice Bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing
For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Chilli Lime Chicken Rice Bowls Reheating Instructions
Microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway, or heat on the stovetop until thoroughly warmed. If the rice seems dry, add a splash of water.
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