Chilly Breeze Paleo Bowl (Printable)
A crisp bowl with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lime-cilantro dressing.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 10.5 oz total)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Salad Base
06 - 2 cups mixed leafy greens (spinach, arugula, baby kale)
07 - 1 cup diced cucumber
08 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
09 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons finely sliced red onion
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ Dressing
13 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Cook chicken breasts on the grill pan for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through and juices run clear; remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey if using, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large bowl, gently toss mixed greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, avocado slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
06 - Divide the salad evenly between two serving bowls and top each with sliced grilled chicken.
07 - Drizzle the lime-cilantro dressing over each bowl immediately before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in 35 minutes but tastes like you actually planned ahead.
- Every bite stays interesting because nothing gets soggy or mushy.
- The dressing is so good you'll find yourself making extra to drink straight from the bowl later.
02 -
- Dressing temperature matters: add it right before you eat, or the greens will wilt into disappointment within minutes.
- Don't peel the avocado until you're ready to slice it—once the flesh is exposed, it browns faster than you'd think.
03 -
- Squeeze the lime juice fresh—it's the secret ingredient that makes people ask for the recipe.
- Don't be shy with the cilantro; it's what transforms this from nice to memorable.