9-Ingredient Green Chicken Bowl

Chicken • 25 Min • Healthy

A fresh and bright, balanced chicken bowl packed with fresh vegetables, juicy seasoned chicken, and a simple zesty dressing. This fast, ultra-customizable bowl is perfect for healthy weeknight meals or meal prep, using only 9 clean, accessible ingredients.

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, sliced

• Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
• Lemon wedges
• Feta cheese
• Tahini or yogurt drizzle

1. Season the chicken

In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated

2. Cook the chicken

Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the seasoned chicken and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.

3. Prepare the bowl ingredients

While the chicken cooks, prep the vegetables: halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and slice the avocado.

4. Assemble the bowl

Divide rice or quinoa into serving bowls. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and hot cooked chicken.

5. Add finishing touches

Garnish with herbs, a squeeze of lemon, and a drizzle of tahini or yogurt for extra creaminess.

• Prep Time: 8 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

• Skillet
• Cutting board & knife
• Mixing bowl
• Bowls for serving

• Grain swaps: brown rice, couscous, farro, or cauliflower rice.
• Protein swap: turkey, tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas.
• Dressing ideas: lemon-tahini, yogurt-garlic, balsamic glaze, or chimichurri.
• Add crunch: pickled onions, toasted seeds, or crushed pita chips.
• Make it spicy: add chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.

• Refrigerator: 3 days (store chicken, grains, and vegetables separately).
• Freezer: Chicken and rice freeze well for 2 months; add fresh vegetables when serving.
• Reheat: Warm chicken and grains in the microwave; assemble fresh toppings afterward.

• Only 9 simple, clean ingredients
• Colorful, fresh, and nutritionally balanced
• Perfect for meal prep
• Easy to customize with global flavors
• Light but satisfying

You may also enjoy our Budget Chicken Rice Bowl, try the Greek Chicken & Rice Bowl, or go for a Korean Spicy Chicken Bowl.