Summer Chicken & Veggie Bowl

Serves:

1

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 chicken thigh fillets

• Olive oil

• Salt and pepper

• 1 cup cooked rice

• ½ tomato, diced

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ½ avocado, sliced

• ¼ Spanish onion, finely sliced

• Handful of mixed herbs (mint, coriander, parsley)

• ½ lime, cut into wedges

• 1 small green chilli, sliced

Method

1. Prepare the chicken

   Marinate chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper — or use your favourite seasoning rub.

   Pan-fry until golden and cooked through, then slice.

2. Build your bowl

   Add a base of warm rice to a serving bowl. Top with sliced chicken, tomato, cucumber, avocado, onion, and herbs.

3. Finish and serve

   Garnish with lime wedges and sliced green chilli.

   Serve warm for dinner or chilled as a summer lunch.

Why this recipe works

This recipe proves you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something delicious.

The chicken thigh fillets stay juicy when pan-fried, while the fresh herbs, chilli, and lime bring brightness and balance. It’s the perfect mix of satisfying and refreshing — ideal for hot summer days or quick mid-week meals.

If you’ve been searching how to make a healthy chicken bowl, easy summer dinner ideas, or quick meal with chicken thighs, this one hits every keyword and every craving.

Serving suggestion

Add a spoonful of Greek yoghurt or drizzle of sesame dressing for a little extra richness.

Pack it into a lunch container for work, or serve it up family-style for dinner.