Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp lime juice (juice of 2 limes, divided)
- 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage (or slaw mix)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
- 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 large ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 1/2 tsp honey or agave (optional)
- Pinch salt and pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut them into bite-sized strips or cubes. If thick, pound to an even thickness.
- In a medium bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and 1 lime juice. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- While chicken cooks, prepare vegetables: shred cabbage, halve tomatoes, slice bell peppers and onion, rinse beans, and dice avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, honey or agave (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper to make dressing.
- Layer shredded cabbage in serving bowls. Top with chicken, tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Toss together or leave layered.
- Serve immediately or portion into meal prep containers. Squeeze extra lime juice over top before eating.
Notes
Great for meal prep! Omit dressing until ready to eat to keep ingredients fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg