Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls, an ideal choice for meal prep or hosting gatherings. This dish features juicy chicken thighs marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro, served over a bed of fluffy cilantro lime rice. Topped with creamy avocado salsa and a smoky chipotle sauce, these bowls promise a delightful balance of textures and tastes that will impress everyone at your table. Enjoy the ease of customization by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping proteins, making this recipe as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ripe avocados (cubed)
- 1/3 cup cilantro (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together lime juice, lime zest, diced cilantro, olive oil, honey, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the cilantro lime rice if not already done by mixing cooked rice with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- In a bowl, combine cubed avocados, diced red onion, lime juice, and salt to make the avocado salsa.
- Blend Greek yogurt with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder until smooth for the chipotle sauce.
- Cook the marinated chicken in an oven preheated to 400°F for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Assemble your bowls with a base of rice topped with black beans, corn, avocado salsa, sliced chicken, and drizzled chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg