Description
A colorful and hearty Chipotle Chicken Bowl combining spicy marinated chicken, black beans, corn, and a creamy sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked black beans (canned works great, rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (grilled, roasted, or canned)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined. Add the chicken and turn to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- While the chicken rests, warm black beans in a small saucepan or microwave with a pinch of cumin and salt. For the corn, char in a hot dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden spots appear.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, and honey. Adjust the heat level as desired.
- Assemble bowls by layering warm black beans, charred corn, sliced avocado, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with the creamy chipotle sauce and finish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Marinating chicken overnight maximizes flavor. Optionally, serve over quinoa or brown rice for added texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg