Description
A vibrant and flavorful Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, fluffy white rice, seasoned black beans, fresh romaine lettuce, zesty mango salsa, creamy guacamole, and crispy tostones. This dish combines a variety of textures and bright citrusy flavors in a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 grilled lemon pepper chicken breast (sliced)
Rice
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
Beans
- 1/3 cup seasoned black beans
Vegetables & Garnishes
- 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Salsas & Sides
- 1/4 cup fresh mango salsa (diced mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro)
- 1/4 cup guacamole (mashed ripe avocado with lime, salt, and chopped onion)
- 3–4 tostones (fried green plantain slices)
Instructions
- Season and Grill Chicken: Season the chicken breast thoroughly with lemon pepper seasoning and grill over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden-brown finish. Once done, slice it into strips for serving.
- Cook and Season Rice: Prepare white rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, lightly season the rice with salt or fresh herbs to enhance the flavor.
- Heat Black Beans: Warm the seasoned black beans over low heat, keeping them hot but not boiling, to preserve their flavor and texture.
- Prepare Mango Salsa: Combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro to make a bright and tangy mango salsa perfect for adding freshness to the bowl.
- Make Guacamole: Mash ripe avocado with fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and chopped onion until creamy but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Fry Tostones: Slice green plantains into rounds and fry them in hot oil until golden and crispy, creating perfect tostones as a crunchy side component.
- Assemble the Bowl: Arrange the bowl by placing the cooked rice in the center, adding sliced lemon pepper chicken on one side, and surrounding it with black beans, guacamole, chopped romaine lettuce, mango salsa, and tostones for a colorful presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish the assembled bowl with fresh cilantro or other herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, balanced meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a sprinkle of chili flakes to the mango salsa.
- Use brown rice for a healthier, higher-fiber option.
- Tostones can be baked instead of fried for a lower-fat alternative.
- Customize the bowl by adding avocado slices if preferred over guacamole.
- This bowl can be easily meal prepped and stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
