Description
Chicken Power Bowls with Crispy Baked Garbanzo Beans are a deliciously vibrant meal that combines juicy chicken, crunchy garbanzo beans, and fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe transforms meal prep into a flavorful experience, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings and enjoy a satisfying dish that’s as nutritious as it is appetizing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; place on one side of the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, toss garbanzo beans with olive oil and seasonings; spread on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and garbanzos are golden brown.
- While baking, prepare veggies by dicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest before slicing. Assemble bowls with chicken slices, crispy garbanzos, fresh veggies, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 90mg