Chili Lime Chicken and Rice Meal Prep Bowls
April 15, 2019
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Meal-prep chicken marinated in a spicy garlic, chili, cilantro, lime marinade, served with rice and colorful bell peppers. This tasty flavor-packed meal is quick and easy makes a great lunch all we…
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs or 4 small pieces
2 cups sliced bell peppers optional
4 cups cooked rice of choice
For the chicken marinade:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons lime zest or zest of 1 lime
2-3 cloves garlic minced or crush
1/4 cup cilantro minced
4 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder optional
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 meal-prep containers
Instructions
To Cook Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken and mix until fully coated. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high; grease with a little oil. Transfer chicken to pan and discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.Cool chicken for 5 minutes then slice.
FULL RECIPE