
Chicken Taco Bowls
About this recipe
A vibrant, satisfying dairy-free taco bowl loaded with seasoned grilled chicken, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy avocado. All the bold flavors of taco night in one easy, family-friendly bowl — no dairy required.
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts on all sides with olive oil, then rub the spice mixture evenly over each piece. Let the chicken breasts marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the other components.
- 2
Combine the rinsed long-grain white rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil ^[over high heat], then reduce to a ^[low simmer], cover, and cook for 15–18 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Cover and keep warm.
- 3
Heat a grill or grill pan ^[over medium-high heat]. Cook the chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches %[165°F] and char marks form. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into strips.
- 4
While the chicken breasts rests, warm a small skillet ^[over medium heat]. Add the drained black beans, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through and fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt if needed.
- 5
Combine the tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Stir well and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
- 6
Divide the cilantro-lime juice rice among four bowls as the base. Arrange the sliced chicken breasts, seasoned black beans, corn kernels, avocado, and pico de gallo in sections over the rice. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.









































