Description
These Mexican-inspired bowls balance smoky chipotle heat and zesty lime. Tender chicken strips are marinated in adobo and citrus, served over fragrant cilantro rice with fiber-rich beans and vitamin-loaded vegetables. A quick, healthy weeknight meal with bold Latin flavors.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 finely chopped chipotle chilis in adobo
1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt for marinade
1/2 teaspoon salt for rice
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup lime zest and juice (2 limes)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup avocado or guacamole
2 cups water
Instructions
Combine olive oil, lime juice, chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl
Transfer chicken strips to bowl and toss until fully coated
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours (or up to 12 hours for deeper flavor)
Heat a pan over medium-high heat until barely smoking
Pat chicken dry, add to pan, and cook with frequent stirring until firm and cooked through (5 minutes)
Add rice and 2 cups water to saucepan; bring to boil
Add 1/2 tsp salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-18 minutes
Fluff with fork
Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into cooked rice
Layer rice and romaine in bowls
Top with cooked chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and red onion
Add guacamole or avocado slices to each bowl
Notes
Olive oil can be substituted with avocado oil
Garlic powder may be replaced with fresh garlic
Cilantro can be omitted for a vegan version
Use 1/2 tsp adobo sauce alone for a vegetarian adaptation
Chipotle quantity can be adjusted to taste
Black beans work best when drained and rinsed
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stir-Fry/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg