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Blackened Chicken Brown Rice Bownls

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A flavorful and healthy bowl featuring blackened chicken served over nutty brown rice with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp blackening seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine brown rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, pat chicken breasts dry and rub evenly with blackening seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until blackened and cooked through (internal temperature 165 °F/74 °C). Remove from skillet and let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. In the same skillet, add bell pepper and corn; sauté 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in black beans just to heat through.
  5. Divide brown rice among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, pepper-corn-bean mixture, avocado, green onions, and cilantro.
  6. Serve with lime wedges on the side and drizzle any resting juices over the bowls.

Notes

  • For extra heat, increase blackening seasoning to 3 tbsp or add a pinch of cayenne.
  • Make it gluten-free by verifying the seasoning blend contains no gluten.
  • Prep rice and beans ahead to streamline assembly.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.

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Keywords: blackened chicken, brown rice bowl, healthy bowl, quick dinner

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