Chicken Grain Bowl (Gluten free) (Edit recipe)

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This Chicken Grain Bowl is a quick, healthy meal that's bursting with taco flavor. You can use any toppings you would normally use on tacos. Plus you can make this as spicy or mild as you want. This chicken grain bowl is ready in under 15 minutes. This recipe is gluten free and can be made dairy free, low carb or low fat.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breast, boneless skinless
1 cup Brown Rice, uncooked (or white rice)
15 oz Black Beans, 1 can drained and rinsed
.5 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded, dairy-free or fat-free
.25 cup Salsa
4 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped
1 Avocado, mashed

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Cook the rice: Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and fluffy.

Cook the chicken: choose one of these methods

Grilling: Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
OR Baking: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and spices. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice, black beans, lettuce, and mashed avocado evenly among serving bowls. Top each bowl with a sliced or shredded chicken breast, cheddar cheese, and a dollop of salsa.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	1010
Fat:	31 g
Carbohydrates:	110 g
Protein:	77 g
Cholesterol:	133 g
Sodium:	490 mg
Fiber:	28 g
Sugars:	8 g
Calculated per serving.