Healthy Spicy Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Bowls
Healthy Spicy Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Bowls is a vibrant, nutritious meal that balances tender spiced chicken with colorful, caramelized vegetables. Bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a satisfying combination of taste and health benefits. Enjoy a bowl that not only looks good but also nourishes your body.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into uniform pieces.
- Place the seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and spread the veggies on the other side. Drizzle remaining olive oil over vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and veggies are tender.
- Serve hot in bowls or plates, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for extra flavor before cooking. For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas. Experiment with different seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes or carrots.