Description
Meal Prep Baked Lime Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table any day of the week. Juicy, marinated chicken is roasted to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy brown rice, accompanied by colorful sautéed bell peppers. This easy-to-make meal is not only nutritious but also customizable, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. Enjoy a zesty explosion of flavor that will elevate your meal prep game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and cumin.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour half the marinade over them; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake chicken for about 25 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While chicken bakes, sauté bell peppers in olive oil until tender (approximately 5 minutes).
- Fluff cooked brown rice and divide into bowls; slice chicken and serve on top with sautéed peppers and remaining marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg