High Protein Meal Prep: Mexican Chicken & Rice Bowls
A high-protein, Mexican-inspired chicken and rice meal prep bowl with bold flavors, colorful veggies, and balanced macros. Perfect for lunches, workouts, or healthy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 1½ cups uncooked brown or jasmine rice
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp each: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rice and stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
- Toss chicken with oil, lime juice, and spices. Sear or grill until cooked. Rest and slice.
- Sauté peppers and onions until tender.
- Mix beans and corn with chili powder and lime juice.
- Assemble into 4–5 containers with rice, chicken, veggies, and bean mix. Cool before sealing.
Notes
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze without toppings. Add avocado or salsa just before serving.