🍲 Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowl 🌿🍗✨
🌟This Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowl brings bold, tropical flavors to your table! With zesty marinated chicken, savory black beans, fluffy rice, and vibrant toppings, it’s a wholesome, satisfying dish that’s easy to make and bursting with Cuban-inspired flair. 🌴🍋
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🐓 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
🍋 Juice of 2 limes
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 1 tsp ground cumin
🌿 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Black Beans:
🌽 1 tbsp olive oil
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1/4 cup red onion, diced
🌿 1 tsp ground cumin
🌶️ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
🥫 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice:
🍚 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
🥄 Optional: Stir in a pinch of lime zest or chopped cilantro for extra flavor
For the Toppings:
🥑 1 avocado, sliced
🌽 1/2 cup grilled or canned corn
🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add the chicken, toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
3️⃣ Prepare the Black Beans:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until softened (about 2 minutes).
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, black beans, and lime juice. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked rice into bowls as the base.
Top with sliced chicken, black beans, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top and serve with lime wedges for a citrusy kick. Enjoy!
🌟 This Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowl is a flavorful, colorful dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, wholesome dinner! 🌴✨
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