🥗 Healthy Chopped Chicken Jalapeño & Cabbage Bowls

This vibrant, chef-level bowl combines tender golden chicken, sautéed veggies, and bright citrus-seasoned rice. Balanced, bold, and packed with flavor — it’s everything you want in a healthy gourmet meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• Chicken breast, cubed

• Salt

• Pepper

• Garlic powder

• Minced garlic

• Chopped parsley

• Olive oil (or preferred cooking oil)

For the Sautéed Veggies:

• Shredded cabbage

• Red onions, sliced

• Jalapeños, thinly sliced

• White onion, chopped

• Fresh lemon juice

• Salt (to taste)

For the Rice:

• Cooked white rice

• Splash of rice wine vinegar

• Salt

• Pepper

• Chopped parsley

• Fresh lemon juice

• Olive oil drizzle

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

Cube the chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of oil. Mix well to coat evenly.
Cook over medium heat in a pan until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Sauté the Veggies

In the same pan, add the shredded cabbage, red onions, jalapeños, and chopped white onion.
Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
Sauté until the vegetables are lightly wilted but still retain a bit of crunch.

3. Season the Rice

In a mixing bowl, fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
Drizzle with olive oil and a splash of rice wine vinegar.
Add salt, pepper, chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix gently.

4. Assemble the Bowl

Start with a layer of seasoned rice at the bottom.
Add the golden chicken cubes on top.
Finish with a hearty spoonful of the sautéed veggie mix.

This dish is ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner — healthy, flavorful, and gourmet in every bite. Ready to impress your friends or enjoy solo with a glass of something chilled.