Chipotle Lime Chicken Bowls
A quick and flavorful meal featuring marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and delicious toppings, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup corn (cooked)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix chipotle sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-cook chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Slice and Assemble: Slice the chicken and layer it on a base of cooked rice with bell pepper, corn, and avocado.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Consider swapping rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a gluten-free or low-carb option. Store leftovers in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg