🌯 Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl 🌶️✨
🌟Dive into bold flavors with this Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl! Packed with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and all your favorite toppings, it’s a hearty, customizable dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. 🍗🌽
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 2 chicken breasts, diced or sliced
🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🧂 1/2 tsp cumin
🌿 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
🍚 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
🌽 1/2 cup grilled or canned corn
🫘 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
🍅 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
🥑 1 avocado, sliced or mashed into guacamole
🥬 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
🧀 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
For the Southwest Dressing (Optional):
🥄 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
🌶️ Dash of hot sauce
🧂 Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoning mix.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
2️⃣ Prepare the Southwest Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of cooked rice in your bowl.
Layer on the grilled chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
4️⃣ Finish and Garnish:
Drizzle the Southwest dressing over the bowl or serve on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge for extra zest.
🌟 Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl is the perfect way to spice up your mealtime. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy every delicious bite! 🌮💚
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