High Protein Rice Dinner: Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl Recipe

Tex-Mex in a bowl. Chicken, black beans, and rice with whatever toppings you want — this high protein dinner is budget-friendly and endlessly customizable.

Cook 35 min Difficulty NORMAL 480 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly #mediterranean #DASH
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • boneless skinless chicken breast 1 lb
  • cooked white rice 4 cups
  • canned black beans (drained and rinsed) 1.5 cups
  • corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 cup
  • red bell pepper (diced) 1 cup
  • green onion (sliced) 0.5 cup
  • avocado (sliced) 1 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • chili powder 2 tsp
  • cumin 1 tsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • lime juice 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 55 g 46%
Protein 32 g 27%
Fat 11 g 21%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast and sprinkle with half the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked through. Rest and slice.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté diced red bell pepper and corn for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.

  3. 3

    Add black beans to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, gently mixing to warm through. Adjust seasoning if needed and squeeze half the lime juice over the mixture.

  4. 4

    To assemble, divide cooked rice among four bowls. Layer sliced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and black beans evenly over each serving.

  5. 5

    Top each bowl with sliced avocado, green onion, and a drizzle of remaining lime juice. Serve immediately and customize with any additional toppings as desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The core ingredient is boneless skinless chicken breast, which brings both high protein content and a tender texture to the bowl. Alongside the black beans, it creates the backbone of the meal and defines its Tex-Mex identity.
Q. How should I cook the chicken to keep it juicy?
Cook the chicken breast in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 6–7 minutes per side. Resting the chicken before slicing helps it retain moisture and prevents dryness, ensuring a tender bite in every bowl.
Q. What steps help avoid mushy vegetables or undercooked beans?
Sauté red bell pepper and corn until just tender—about 3–4 minutes—and warm black beans for only 2 minutes. This quick, sequential cooking keeps the veggies crisp and prevents the beans from breaking apart.
Q. How many calories and protein are in each serving?
Each 350g serving contains about 480 kcal and 32g protein. The protein-to-carb ratio is robust, with protein contributing 27% and carbs 46% of total calories, making it a high protein, balanced meal.
Q. Which tags apply to this Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl Recipe?
Based on nutrition and ingredients, this dish qualifies as high protein, diabetic friendly, Mediterranean, and DASH diet-friendly. It is not vegetarian due to the chicken, and does not fit keto or low carb criteria.
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