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Cilantro lime chicken quinoa bowls with avocado and tomatoes.
5 from 16 votes

Cilantro Lime Chicken Meal Prep with Cauliflower Rice

This cilantro lime chicken meal prep with cauliflower rice is a delicious and nutritious option for weekly meal prep. It's low-carb, high-protein, and full of fresh Spring flavors.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 29 minutes
Total 49 minutes
Fat 21
Carbs 16
Protein 32
Yield 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup lime juice 1-2 limes depending on how juicy they are
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

For the Cauliflower Rice

For the Bowls

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado chopped

Instructions

For the Chicken

  • First, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken to the pan and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side.
  • Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Slice chicken and set aside.
  • Add the rest of the chicken ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Place sliced chicken to the bowl and toss with dressing. Refrigerate.

For the Cauliflower Rice

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower and spices and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add in black beans and sauté for another 2. Finally, add in red onion and mix.

For the bowls

  • Place chicken, cauliflower rice, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1/4 of an avocado in to a bowl. Enjoy.

Tips & Notes

-This recipe will stay good in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
-To make this recipe paleo, do not use beans. To make this recipe vegan, sorry.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g