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Costa Rica-Inspired High Protein Chicken Bowl

Costa Rica-Inspired High Protein Chicken Bowl

This Costa Rica-Inspired High Protein Chicken Bowl is a vibrant fusion of bold Latin flavors and macro-friendly ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is infused with citrus juices, soy sauce, and a blend of aromatic spices before being grilled to perfection. Served over fluffy jasmine rice with black beans, sautéed peppers, and a fresh mango salsa, this bowl delivers sweet, smoky, tangy, and savory all in one bite. This is ideal for meal prep or a flavorful post-workout dinner. Topped with fresh cilantro and lime, this dish is as nourishing as it is satisfying.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 5 bowls

Calories: 644 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds - chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons - fresh lime juice
  • 4 tablespoons - orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons - olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons - low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons - ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons - smoked paprika
  • 4 teaspoons - garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons - onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons - chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons - dried oregano
  • 4 teaspoons - honey
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 ⅓ cups - jasmine rice
  • 1 ⅓ cups - black beans
  • 1 cup - red bell peppers
  • 1 cup - yellow bell peppers
  • 1 cup - red onion
  • 4 cloves - garlic
  • Fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • 1 cup - fresh mango
  • 1 cup - red onion
  • 4 tablespoons - fresh cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons - lime juice
  • 4 teaspoons - jalapeño
  • 4 teaspoons - honey or agave nectar
  • Salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add diced chicken to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  4. In another pan, sauté bell peppers, red onion, and minced garlic until soft and slightly caramelized.
  5. To make the mango salsa, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and chill.
  6. Assemble each bowl with a base of jasmine rice and black beans. Top with sautéed veggies, grilled chicken, and mango salsa.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm or store for meal prep.

Nutrition

Energy: 644 kcal | Total Fat: 21 g | Saturated: 5 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 73 mg | Total Carbs: 85 g | Fiber: 9 g | Sugars: 16 g | Proteins: 35 g | Sodium: 828 mg | Polyunsaturated: 5 g | Monounsaturated: 10 g

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