Description
Chicken Power Bowls with Crispy Garbanzo Beans are a delicious and nutritious meal option that will tantalize your taste buds! This vibrant dish features tender, seasoned chicken, crunchy garbanzo beans, and colorful veggies, all drizzled with a tangy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these bowls combine flavor and health in every bite, making them a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their meal game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 cups mixed colorful vegetables (bell peppers, spinach)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts generously.
- On another baking sheet, toss garbanzo beans with remaining olive oil and salt. Roast both the chicken and garbanzos for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While they roast, chop the vegetables and sauté in olive oil until tender but still crunchy.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by placing crispy garbanzo beans at the bottom, followed by sliced chicken and sautéed veggies. Drizzle with sauce and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg