Fiesta Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
For the bowl
- Chicken breast cutlets (marinated in chipotle/adobo sauce)
- White rice
Toppings
- Diced red bell peppers
- Canned black beans, rinsed
- Corn kernels
- Diced red onion
- Cherry tomatoes
- Diced cucumber
For the cilantro-lime crema
- Avocado
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Garlic
Method
- Marinate Chicken. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets and coat them thoroughly in a spicy chipotle marinade.
- Scoop Rice. Place a scoop of freshly steamed white rice into a wide serving bowl.
- Prep the Board. Chop all your fresh toppings (peppers, onions, tomatoes, cucumber) and line them up with the corn and beans.
- Grill Chicken. Sear the chipotle chicken cutlets on a hot grill pan until cooked through with beautiful grill marks.
- Base Layer. Ensure your base of white rice is spread evenly in the bowl.
- Slice Chicken. Slice the grilled chicken cutlets into clean strips and place them over the rice.
- Assemble Toppings. Arrange the black beans, corn, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red peppers in neat sections around the chicken.
- Blend Dressing. Blend the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic into a smooth, creamy green dressing.
- Sauce & Serve. Drizzle the vibrant green sauce generously over the entire bowl and enjoy.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving; values vary with brands, portions and cooking methods)
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~590 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
Step-by-step photos
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