🌶️ Chipotle Lime Chicken Bites Bowl 🍗🍋🌽
This Chipotle Lime Chicken Bites Bowl is smoky, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavors. Juicy chicken bites marinated in chipotle sauce and lime are served over rice with black beans, sweet corn, and a vibrant tomato-avocado salsa for a deliciously satisfying meal. 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Bites:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
2 tbsp chipotle sauce 🌶️
Juice and zest of 1 lime 🍋
2 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌟
Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
For the Rice Base:
2 cups cooked white or brown rice 🍚
Optional: Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for cilantro-lime rice.
For the Toppings:
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 🫘
1/2 cup corn kernels, grilled or steamed 🌽
For the Tomato-Avocado Salsa:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 🍅
1 avocado, diced 🥑
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste 🧂
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine chipotle sauce, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add chicken bites to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Prepare the Salsa:
In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Stir gently to combine and set aside.
4. Assemble the Bowls:
Start with a base of cooked rice. Top with black beans, corn, and the cooked chipotle lime chicken bites.
Add a generous scoop of tomato-avocado salsa on top.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with additional cilantro, a lime wedge, or a drizzle of sour cream or chipotle crema if desired. Serve immediately.
Tips:
Add Crunch: Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips or roasted pumpkin seeds for added texture.
Extra Spice: Include diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Meal Prep: Store components separately for easy reheating and assembling during the week.
This Chipotle Lime Chicken Bites Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together the best of smoky, zesty, and fresh ingredients in every bite. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep! 💛
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