California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls

Spice rubbed grilled chicken served up bowl style with grilled peppers, zucchini, mashed avocado, tomatoes, and crumbled cheese. This easy, healthy, chicken and rice bowl is made almost entirely on the grill in under 30 mins

⏱️ 35 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 3 views
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California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls Foto: Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped ((or 1 tablespoon dried))
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into fourths
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 avocados, mashed very well
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta, goat, or blue cheese

Steps

  1. 1. In a gallon-size zip-top bag or bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, onion powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, rosemary, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.2. In a gallon-size zip-top bag or bowl, combine the red peppers, zucchini, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.3. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat.4. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through and has light char marks. While the chicken is grilling grill the peppers and zucchini for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until charred. Remove everything from the grill and let cool 5 minutes. Once cool slice the red peppers into strips.5. In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.6. To assemble, divide the rice among 4 bowls or plates. Top each bowl of rice with equal amounts of chicken, grilled peppers and zucchini. Add a large dollop of avocado and then add the fresh tomatoes and walnuts. Sprinkle with cheese (if desired). EAT!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories117459% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 3.444
Per Serving Rp 574/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 6.888 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
boneless skinless chicken tenders 0.5 pounds - -
extra virgin olive oil 0.25 cup - -
lemon zest 1 tablespoon - -
garlic 4 cloves - -
smoked paprika 1 teaspoon Rp 40.000/kg Rp 200
onion powder 1 teaspoon Rp 8.000/100g Rp 400
cayenne pepper 0.25 teaspoon - -
chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon - -
fresh parsley or basil 0.25 cup - -
kosher salt and black pepper - - -
red bell peppers 2 - -
zucchini 1 - -
extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons - -
avocados 2 - -
juice of 1 lemon 1 l - -
fresh parsley 0.5 cup - -
garlic 1 clove - -
cooked basmati rice 2 cups - -
cherry tomatoes 1 cup Rp 12.000/kg Rp 2.844
toasted walnuts 0.25 cup - -
crumbled feta 0.5 cup - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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