Description

Indulge in a vibrant Chipotle Chicken Bowl that brings the fiesta to your kitchen! This delicious dish features tender, smoky chicken paired with fresh veggies, zesty lime juice, and creamy avocado. Perfect for cozy nights or meal prepping, this bowl is customizable and sure to impress. Elevate your dining experience with rich flavors and colorful ingredients that make every bite a celebration!

Ingredients

Scale

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
Juice of 2 limes
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

Rinse and dry the chicken breasts.
In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers with lime juice, salt, and pepper; rub onto each chicken breast.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare brown rice according to package instructions; add lime zest for extra flavor.
After resting the chicken, chop it into bite-sized pieces; dice tomatoes and slice avocado.
Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with chicken, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and an extra squeeze of lime.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For added variety, substitute brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice. Customize toppings with black beans or corn for extra nutrition and flavor.