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RECIPE
15 INGREDIENTS 13 STEPS 30min

Spicy Mexican-Style Protein Bowl

4.9
7 Ratings
If you're craving something healthy and fresh with tons of flavor this Spicy Protein Bowl recipe is everything you've been looking for. Brown rice and quinoa topped with seared chicken breast, savory black beans, sliced avocado, and salsa verde is an easy 30-minute meal. Packed with both an amazing flavor and all the healthy nutrients you need!
Spicy Mexican-Style Protein Bowl Recipe | SideChef
If you're craving something healthy and fresh with tons of flavor this Spicy Protein Bowl recipe is everything you've been looking for. Brown rice and quinoa topped with seared chicken breast, savory black beans, sliced avocado, and salsa verde is an easy 30-minute meal. Packed with both an amazing flavor and all the healthy nutrients you need!
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
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30min
Total Time
$6.13
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
US / METRIC
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp
1/4 cup
1/3 cup
Diced Onions , divided
1/3 cup
Diced Green Bell Peppers , divided
1/3 cup
Diced Celery , divided
1 1/2 cups
Salsa Verde
1 cup
Canned Black Beans
1 2/3 cups
Frozen Quinoa and Brown Rice Mix
or 1 1/4 Cup Prepared Quinoa or Brown Rice or Mix of Both
to taste
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
1290
FAT
48.5 g
PROTEIN
62.0 g
CARBS
153.6 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
In a small bowl, mix Ground Cumin (1 tsp) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) . Sprinkle on both sides of the Tyson® Chicken Breasts (2) with half of the spice mixture and set aside.
Step 2
In a skillet over medium high heat, add the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) . Carefully add the organic chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer organic chicken breasts to a plate.
Step 3
Dice Jalapeño Pepper (1/2) .
Step 4
Slice the Avocado (1) into wedges, chop Fresh Cilantro (to taste) and slice Limes (to taste) into wedges.
Step 5
Add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the Onions (1/3 cup) Green Bell Peppers (1/3 cup) , Celery (1/3 cup) and diced jalapeño pepper. Sauté until vegetables are tender and slightly translucent. Stir in Salsa Verde (1 1/4 cups) .
Step 6
Add the organic chicken breasts back to the pan, cover tightly with lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes until organic chicken breasts are cooked through.
Step 7
Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, add the remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and the remaining half of the onion, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté until tender and slightly translucent.
Step 8
Stir in the Canned Black Beans (1 cup) (liquid and all) and Salsa Verde (1/4 cup) . Heat to boil and reduce heat to a medium simmer, cook for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Heat the Frozen Quinoa and Brown Rice Mix (1 2/3 cups) in the microwave according to package directions. To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa and brown rice mix between two bowls.
Step 10
Slice the organic chicken breasts into 1/2" strips and place on top the the quinoa.
Step 11
Spoon black beans along one side of the chicken and a spoonful of the sauce from the chicken sauté on the other side.
Step 12
Tuck a few avocado wedges into the bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and a squeeze of Limes (to taste) .
Step 13
Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1290
% Daily Value*
Fat
48.5 g
62%
Saturated Fat
5.7 g
29%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
83.3 mg
28%
Carbohydrates
153.6 g
56%
Fiber
30.6 g
109%
Sugars
11.7 g
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Protein
62.0 g
124%
Sodium
3756.6 mg
163%
Vitamin D
--
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Calcium
149.3 mg
11%
Iron
10.6 mg
59%
Potassium
1616.4 mg
34%
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