Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cilantro lime rice
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, thawed, or canned)
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
2 cups baby spinach or arugula
Crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco for topping (optional)
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1-Marinate the chicken: Whisk olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; coat chicken and marinate 15–30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 8 hours).
2-Make the chimichurri: Mix finely chopped parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar; rest 10–15 minutes.
3-Prepare the creamy garlic sauce: Stir together yogurt or mayo, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; refrigerate.
4-Grill the chicken: Grill over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F; rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
5-Assemble the bowls: Divide grains, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and greens among bowls; top with sliced chicken, chimichurri, garlic sauce, lime wedge, and cheese.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken — 165°F guarantees juicy meat every time.
🌿 Chop the parsley very finely for the chimichurri; large leaves won’t blend into the sauce properly. Pulse briefly in a food processor if needed, but do not purée.
🧊 Double the chimichurri — it keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day. A quick stir at room temperature revives it if the olive oil solidifies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- marinating: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentine-Inspired
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free Option, Dairy-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
