Salsa Verde Chicken Protein Bowl with Pinto Beans and Roasted Zucchini
This roasted dish pairs chicken breast, boneless skinless with pinto beans, cooked and drained, salsa verde and zucchini, sliced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Season chicken with chili powder and a pinch of salt. Sear in a nonstick skillet 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through; slice. Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet, then cut into strips for crunchy tortilla strips (no added oil). Assemble: beans and sauce as the base, add chicken, roasted zucchini, cabbage. Top with tortilla strips and lime juice.","cookingInstructions":["Heat oven to 425F. Toss zucchini with olive oil, cumin, and salt; roast 15-18 minutes.","Warm pinto beans in a small pot with salsa verde and a splash of water until saucy.","Season chicken with chili powder and a pinch of salt. Sear in a nonstick skillet 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through; slice.","Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet, then cut into strips for crunchy tortilla strips (no added oil).","Assemble: beans and sauce as the base, add chicken, roasted zucchini, cabbage. Top with tortilla strips and lime juice."],"cuisine":"my-diet-bowls","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"easy","estimatedMacros":{"protein":64.81,"carbohydrates":67.82999999999998,"fat":14.94,"fiber":19.020000000000003,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"chicken breast, boneless skinless (raw)","grams":190,"calories":201},{"name":"pinto beans, cooked and drained","grams":160,"calories":203},{"name":"salsa verde","grams":80,"calories":24},{"name":"zucchini, sliced","grams":180,"calories":31},{"name":"red cabbage, shredded","grams":80,"calories":20},{"name":"corn tortillas","grams":30,"calories":65},{"name":"olive oil","grams":8,"calories":71},{"name":"lime juice","grams":15,"calories":5},{"name":"ground cumin","grams":2,"calories":8,"displayAmount":1,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"chili powder","grams":2,"calories":6,"displayAmount":1,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"kosher salt","grams":1,"calories":0,"displayAmount":0.5,"displayUnit":"tsp"}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"por-0054","title":"Tomato Rice with Seared Tuna and Herb Oil","cuisine":"portuguese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["tomato rice","seared fish","one pot","bright"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/por-0054-a.png"},{"id":"egy-0038","title":"Air-Fried Turkey Tawook with Tahini Salad","cuisine":"egyptian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High protein","High satiety","Low carb","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","air fried","marinated","fresh"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/egy-0038-a.png"},{"id":"mex-0010","title":"Sopa de Lima with Turkey and Crisp Tortilla Strips","cuisine":"mexican","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","bright","citrusy","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mex-0010-a.png"}]},{"title":"More High Protein Meals","path":"/recipes/high-protein","recipes":[{"id":"bri-0011","title":"Mustard Pork Chops with Braised Cabbage and Apple","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Low carb","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","warm","pan-seared","comfort food","autumn","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0011-a.png"},{"id":"fil-0012","title":"Chicken Peanut Stew with Bok Choy","cuisine":"filipino","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","stew","protein rich","savory","one-pot"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fil-0012-a.png"},{"id":"ame-0052","title":"Open-Face Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Brown Gravy and Peas","cuisine":"american","dietTypes":["Balanced","High protein"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["comfort food","open-face","gravy","quick","family style"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/ame-0052-a.png"}]}]}