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Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl with Avocado & Cucumber Salad

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A flavorful and balanced bowl packed with spicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing avocado-cucumber salad. This dish blends heat, crunch, and creaminess for a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour for more flavor).

  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and nicely charred. Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

  3. Prepare the Rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare or reheat your rice and set aside.

  4. Make the Salad: In a bowl, combine diced avocado, cucumber, lime juice, cilantro (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.

  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced spicy chicken and a generous spoonful of the avocado-cucumber salad.

  6. Add Toppings: Garnish with sesame seeds, a squeeze of lime, or extra hot sauce, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour for more flavor).

  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and nicely charred. Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

  3. Prepare the Rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare or reheat your rice and set aside.

  4. Make the Salad: In a bowl, combine diced avocado, cucumber, lime juice, cilantro (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.

  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced spicy chicken and a generous spoonful of the avocado-cucumber salad.

  6. Add Toppings: Garnish with sesame seeds, a squeeze of lime, or extra hot sauce, if desired.