We love these grilled chicken rice bowls! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, marinaed in cilantro lime dressing. The bowl is filled with corn, tomatoes, avocado and pickled onions. Super easy and leftovers are great!

My grilled chicken rice bowls are what I make on Sundays or Mondays when I have NO idea what else to make. Marinated grilled chicken, jasmine rice, cilantro lime vinaigrette, juicy tomatoes, corn, pickled onions and avocado. Leftovers are incredible and the elements come together fast – especially if you have a few minutes to chop everything before.

I have shared so many incredible vinaigrettes with you guys over the years, but I’m often highlighting my absolute favorite ones. Since the recipes for the dressings often make more than you need, I always want to give you another option. Of course – leftovers are always a win.

But if I make a vinaigrette at the start of the week, I love having two different meals to use with it. It offers so much variety and really elevates my menu for the week, even if the menu is SIMPLE.

My goal is to highlight how versatile these vinaigrettes can be – whether they are used as marinade, a drizzle, a dressing or a dip!

That’s what these chicken bowls are all about!

For this recipe, I marinate the chicken in my cilantro lime marinade. It’s one of my favorites – if not my #1. If cilantro lime is NOT your favorite, I have a few other suggestions that work just as well.

You can marinate the chicken in this basil vinaigrette. This raspberry chipotle vinaigrette is also another option. This classic balsamic is a great one to use, and very picky-palate friendly. And finally, a classic apple cider vinegar can’t be beat. That one reminds me of a “house italian” dressing at restaurants, which, yes – are always slightly different but tend to have the same flavor profile.

The point is, almost any dressing will work. I even love to marinate my chicken in creamy dressings like ranch or blue cheese.

My choice for this bowl is usually the cilantro lime vinaigrette. It’s what I’m using here. I love how vibrantly green it is – it makes everything taste so incredibly fresh. And it looks super pretty too!

For the bowl itself, I like to cook jasmine rice. It’s so beautifully fragrant and our family’s favorite rice. Then I go to town with toppings!

Tomatoes – cherry or diced or whatever you have on hand.

Corn – sometimes grilled or even cut straight from the cob! Sweet and crunchy.

Pickled onions – because they are always in my fridge.

Extra dressing – to make the whole bowl pop.

I LOVE the combination here. The hot, grilled chicken. The citrusy, herby vinaigrette. The jasmine rice which is light and chewy. Creamy avocado, crunchy corn, fresh tomatoes and those pickled onions with a tangy bite.

When I make this, sometimes I toss the entire thing together. Almost as if it is a rice casserole, just not baked with anything creamy. Or I leave it separate like the bowl above, and mix it while eating.

I will say that this is one of our ideal meals for leftovers or meal prepping. The only thing that doesn’t work is the avocado – add that as you go. Otherwise, the flavors are fantastic together. It’s one of those dishes you can eat warm or cold straight from the fridge. It lasts for days and gets better as it sits.

As usual, you can add in anything else you love. Some summer zucchini, extra roasted broccoli – anything that you have in the fridge and want to use up. That’s the beauty of it!

Source: Howsweeteats.com

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