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.

Chilli Lime Chicken Rice Bowls Meal Prep

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 664kcal
Servings: 5 People

Ingredients

Chicken & Seasoning

  • 14 g Unsalted Butter
  • 1 kg Chicken Breast Diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Grated
  • 8 g Onion Powder
  • 6 g Smoked Paprika
  • 6 g Ground Cumin
  • pinch Chilli Flakes or Ground Chilli
  • 1 Lime Zest & Juice
  • 10 g Coriander (Cilantro) Chopped
  • Salt & Pepper

Coriander (Cilantro) Rice

  • 300 g Jasmine Rice Washed
  • 550 ml Chicken Stock
  • Salt to Taste
  • 10 g Coriander (Cilantro) Chopped

Creamy Lime Sauce

  • 125g Natural Greek Yogurt
  • 5 g Coriander (Cilantro) Chopped
  • ¼ Lime Juiced
  • 1 Garlic Clove Grated
  • 10 g Honey
  • Salt & Pepper

Garnish

  • 2 ½ Avocados Sliced
  • Coriander (Cilantro)
  • Lime Wedges Optional

Method

  • Add the chicken and seasoning ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Place a pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and seasoned chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes, or until golden and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Remove from the pan and set aside. Do this in batches if needed.
  • Add the washed jasmine rice, chicken stock, and a pinch of salt to the same pan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave covered for 4 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a spatula. Set aside.
  • Add all of the creamy lime sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Season to taste. If you have a squeeze bottle, transfer the sauce to it.
  • Serve the rice on one side of 5 x 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 and a lime wedge, if using. Dig in.
Chef's Tips
Dice the chicken into even pieces before seasoning — this recipe's 5–6 minute sear time only works if every piece is roughly the same size; otherwise, smaller pieces overcook while larger ones lag behind.
Use the same pan for the rice straight after the chicken, without wiping it out — the browned bits left behind add flavour to the rice as it cooks.
Add the avocado and creamy lime sauce fresh at serving, not ahead of time — this is already built into the method, but it's worth repeating when portioning containers, since avocado browns quickly once cut.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months, in an airtight container.
Keep the avocado and creamy lime sauce separate and add them fresh — avocado oxidises quickly once sliced, and the yogurt-based sauce is best added after reheating rather than stored warm against the rice and chicken.
To reheat, microwave for 2–3 minutes until hot, or warm in a pan. Add the avocado and sauce fresh. Thaw frozen portions in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving 500gCalories 664kcalCarbohydrates 64.8gProtein 55.4gFat 19.8gSaturated Fat 4.9gPolyunsaturated Fat 3.47gMonounsaturated Fat 10.87gTrans Fat 0.1gCholesterol 154mgSodium 347.5mgPotassium 1329.5mgFiber 6.1gSugar 5.1gVitamin A 243.23IUVitamin C 14.29mgCalcium 99.6mgIron 5.1mg

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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