High-Protein Chicken Al Pastor Bowls

These High-Protein Chicken Al Pastor Bowls deliver incredible flavor while keeping your macros on point. Juicy chicken breast is marinated in a bold mix of adobo sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, tomato paste, and spices, then cooked to tender perfection. It’s served over cilantro lime rice and spring mix, and topped with tangy pickled onions and a creamy chipotle drizzle. Each bowl contains over 41g of protein and just 516 calories, making it ideal for meal prep or a satisfying dinner option. Packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavor, these bowls are easy to prep and taste like a cheat meal without the guilt.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 377 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ pound - boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoon - adobo sauce
2 tablespoon - pineapple juice
1 tablespoon - olive oil
2 tablespoon - apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon - tomato paste
1 teaspoon - smoked paprika
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - cumin
½ teaspoon - oregano
⅛ - Salt & pepper
2 cup - premade cilantro lime rice
1 cup - spring mix
¼ cup - pickled red onions
⅛ - Creamy Chipotle Drizzle
½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon - light mayo
1 tablespoon - adobo sauce
½ - lime
1 tablespoon - honey
⅛ - Salt & garlic powder
⅛ - water

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together adobo sauce, pineapple juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
While the chicken cooks, mix all creamy chipotle drizzle ingredients in a small bowl. Add water if needed to thin.
To assemble bowls, divide cilantro lime rice, spring mix, and pickled onions into 4 bowls.
Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with chipotle sauce.
Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.