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Smoky Black Bean & Chicken Mealprep Bowls


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Protein-packed bowls with lime-marinated chicken, smoky black beans, and roasted veggies—perfect for weekly mealprep.


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless/skinless

3 tbsp lime juice

2 cans black beans, drained

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 cups frozen corn

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 cup Greek yogurt (for sauce)

1 avocado (optional garnish)


Instructions

Marinate chicken in lime juice + 1 tsp salt for 15 mins. Grill 6 mins per side.

Toss beans with paprika and ½ cup water. Simmer 10 mins until thickened.

Roast corn and bell pepper at 400°F for 15 mins.

Portion chicken, beans, veggies into containers. Add yogurt sauce before eating.

Notes

Freeze cooked chicken/beans for up to 3 months.

Swap chicken for tempeh (marinate same way).

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Grilled/Roasted
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Calories: 490
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: high protein mealprep bowls, chicken black bean mealprep, spicy mealprep recipes