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High Protein Low Cal Chipotle Lime Chicken Bowls

High Protein Low Cal Chipotle Lime Chicken Bowls

These high protein chipotle lime chicken bowls are the ultimate substitute for your favorite takeout burrito bowl—macro-friendly, filling, and delicious. Marinated chicken thighs are grilled or seared to juicy perfection, with a smoky heat from chipotle peppers and a bright burst of lime. Served over a bed of quinoa or brown rice and paired with hearty toppings like black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion, it's a colorful bowl loaded with nutrients. A creamy 'flavor bomb' sauce made from avocado, herbs, lime, and garlic ties the whole dish together. This is the kind of meal prep you’ll look forward to eating all week. It makes four balanced servings and can be customized with your favorite toppings or greens for extra volume and texture.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Milk Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 503 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons - olive oil
  • 1  - chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp - adobo sauce
  • 2  - juice of limes
  • 1 tsp - smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp - cumin
  • 1 tsp - garlic powder
  • 1 tsp - onion powder
  • ½ tsp - chili powder
  • ¼ tsp - cayenne pepper
  • ⅛  - Salt
  • ⅛  - pepper
  • 2 cups - quinoa or brown rice
  • 1  - can corn
  • 1 cup - black beans
  • 1  - red bell pepper
  • ½  - red onion
  • ¼ cup - fresh cilantro
  • ½  - avocado
  • 1 tbsp - dried parsley
  • ¼ cup - cilantro
  • ½  - juice of lime
  • 1 clove - garlic
  • 1 tbsp - olive oil
  • ⅛  - Salt
  • ⅛  - pepper
  • ¼ cup - water

Instructions

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Grill or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred. Slice into strips.
  4. Prepare bowls with a base of cooked quinoa or brown rice.
  5. Top with corn, black beans, bell pepper, red onion, and grilled chicken.
  6. For the flavor bomb sauce, blend all listed ingredients until smooth. Thin with water to desired consistency.
  7. Drizzle sauce over bowls before serving or pack separately for meal prep.

Nutrition

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