🍚 Chipotle Marinated Chicken Bites Bowl with Brown Rice, Jammy Eggs, and Olive Vinaigrette 🌶️🥚
This Chipotle Marinated Chicken Bowl is a balanced, flavor-packed meal that combines spicy, smoky chicken bites, hearty brown rice, creamy jammy eggs, and a tangy olive vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a satisfying and nutritious lunch or dinner! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Chipotle Marinated Chicken Bites:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce (or 1/2 tsp chipotle powder) 🌶️
1 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Brown Rice:
1 cup brown rice 🍚
2 cups water or vegetable broth 🥣
Pinch of salt 🧂
Jammy Eggs:
4 large eggs 🥚
Olive Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 🫒
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 🍷
1 tsp Dijon mustard 🍯
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Toppings:
1/2 avocado, sliced 🥑
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped 🌿
Optional: Crumbled feta or goat cheese 🧀
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine chipotle in adobo, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken pieces, tossing to coat well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cook the Brown Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water.
In a saucepan, combine the rice with water or broth and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside. 🍚
Prepare the Jammy Eggs:
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Carefully add eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes for jammy yolks.
While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath. Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice bath, then peel once cooled. 🥚
Cook the Chicken Bites:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
Make the Olive Vinaigrette:
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste. 🫒
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked brown rice into bowls, add the chipotle chicken bites, halved jammy eggs, avocado slices, and cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive vinaigrette and garnish with fresh herbs and crumbled cheese if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious blend of spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors in this hearty bowl!
This bowl is packed with textures and flavors, making it a filling and flavorful choice for any day! 💛