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I’ve been on a lifestyle journey since January after realizing that I was at my heaviest weight ever and tests showed my cholesterol was outside of the healthy range. Knowing that high levels of cholesterol can increase my risk of heart disease scared me. I had to do something to improve my health so that I can be the best mom to my kids. A clinical study showed that Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil, so I made the swap when cooking some of my favorite healthy meals. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com.
Since starting my program, I lost a total of 20 pounds, but I still have more to lose. While it’s been a bit difficult to maintain my new-ish healthy lifestyle this summer, there are meals that make eating healthy easy, and this fabulous chicken fajita bowl is one of them. And as I get back on the wagon just in time for National Cholesterol Awareness month in September, this meal will be going on the regular dinner rotation.
One of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant meals is less than healthy, so I was inspired to transform it into something that resembles a healthy meal. I swapped some of the unhealthy ingredients for lighter ones. Corn Oil replaced the olive oil, cauliflower rice was used instead of regular rice and sour cream was swapped for nonfat Greek yogurt. The result was better than I even hoped. Seriously, we licked our plates clean.
The chicken I use for the grill I buy pre-marinated. For this recipe, you could do a simple lemon (or red vinegar), Mazola Corn Oil and salt marinade. The longer the chicken has to soak it up, the better the flavor. Mazola Corn Oil is an all-purpose, cholesterol free cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy* choice for your family. *See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health. It has a variety of uses including baking, grilling, sautéing, stir frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing.
Fresh ingredients are the key to this delicious dinner.
- 2 large chicken breasts, marinated, grilled and sliced
- 3 tri-color bell peppers, diced
- 2 cobs of corn
- 16 oz riced cauliflower, defrosted
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 lime
- salt to taste
- 15 ounces rinsed black beans, warmed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- sliced avocado
- Place marinated chicken and corn over a grill on medium-high heat for about 7 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from grill when cooked and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Remove corn, and using a knife, cut the kernels from the cob.
- Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a saucepan and sauté the chopped peppers over medium heat and put aside to cool slightly.
- In the same pan, add the riced cauliflower and cook over medium heat until most of the moisture is cooked out.
- Add minced garlic, juice from one lime and the chopped cilantro and cook about a minute more.
- Add chopped romaine to the base of a medium sized serving bowl.
- Top romaine with cauliflower rice, black beans, chicken, corn, red onion, avocado and Greek yogurt, one section at a time.
Sarah Bailey says
Ohh now this sounds like something I need to try – it is amazing all the different things you can do with cauliflower and I have to admit I do love rice every now and again.
Theresa says
This looks delicious! It also looks like it might be keto friendly. I’ll have to run it by my husband to double check, since he’s on that diet, and if so, it’s going on next week’s menu!
Heather says
You know what, I think think if you drop the beans and yogurt you might be good!
Melanie Walsh says
Yummm! It all looks so fresh and delicious. I love how easily you can customize the bowls to suit your individual taste and health needs.
Liz Mays says
Oh I could really do with a dinner like this. Going with riced cauliflower was a really good idea!
Rena says
I am in the same boat. My husband and I both have high cholesterol and last year I had two heart attacks. I’m trying not to fry things and doing away with the snacks. The struggle is real.
Heather says
Oh my goodness! I am glad you are okay and yes the struggle is real but with a little effort I find I am enjoying my modified foods.
Amber Myers says
What a delicious meal. I will have to make this for the family. I bet everyone would love it. I admit, we haven’t had cauliflower rice yet, so I am intrigued.
Melissa Chapman says
It seems like you have done an amazing job losing weight and improving your cholesterol. I have to try the cauliflower rice and see if I can get my weight going in the right direction.
Denise says
This looks so great. I have never tried chicken with avocado before and it looks so great. I want to look for new dishes as the summer is ending and this is perfect.
Katie Grazer says
This looks like the best lunch I have ever seen! Have to make this tomorrow!!! YUM!
GiGi Eats says
I shall dub this bowl – a bowl from heaven! All the textures and flavors in this bowl have me… What are the kids saying these days… SHOOK! hahaha! But seriously. Chicken paired with avocado is a huge YES PLEASE in my mind!!
Heather says
Hahaha it’s not LIT anymore?? :(