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Zesty Chicken & Avocado Quick Bowl

This Zesty Chicken & Avocado Quick Bowl is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and healthy fats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or leftover
  • 0.5 avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Dressing & Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • hot sauce or chili flakes Optional: a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes for heat

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, diced avocado, rinsed black beans, corn, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Dressing and Seasoning

  • Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and fresh lime juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

  • Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and serve immediately. Optionally, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra heat.

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable; feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with extra beans or tofu.