Description
A vibrant and nourishing bowl featuring grilled seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, creamy pepper sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bell pepper (yellow or red), diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
- For the creamy pepper sauce:
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil. Let marinate for 30 minutes if time permits.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, crushed black pepper, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the creamy pepper sauce. Adjust to taste.
- In serving bowls, lay a bed of sliced cucumbers and diced bell peppers.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle generously with the creamy pepper sauce and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for maximum impact in the sauce.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep juices locked in.
- Store sauce separately for meal prep convenience.
- To keep vegetables crisp, store them dry and separate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg