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Chipotle Chicken Bowl

A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring spice-rubbed chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and an addictive creamy chipotle sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Chipotle Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
Black Beans & Corn
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.25 cup water or chicken broth
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tbsp sauce
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
For Serving
  • 3 cups cooked cilantro-lime rice
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine all chicken spices with olive oil and lime juice. Coat chicken and let marinate for 15+ minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill to medium-high. Cook chicken for 6-8 mins per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 mins, then slice.
  3. Prepare beans and corn: In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Sauté corn for 3-4 mins. Add beans, cumin, and water. Simmer for 4-5 mins until liquid reduces.
  4. Make the sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, chipotles, garlic, lime juice, mayo, salt, cilantro) until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, bean and corn mixture, and avocado. Drizzle generously with chipotle sauce and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For meal prep, store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. The sauce can be made 3-4 days in advance. Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.