Dinner

Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl

Recipe by Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals
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Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl

About This Recipe

You will love the delicious flavor and texture of this Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl! Packed with fresh veggies, cauliflower rice, and juicy seared chicken, this is a complete meal in a bowl. It's easy to make for the perfect lunch or dinner, and great for meal prep!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
  • 1 Chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1/2 Lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado oil (for cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup Grilled fresh corn or defrosted frozen corn
  • 5 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 Avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 Jalapeño, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Chopped parsley
  • as desired Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a bowl together with the oil, chipotle, lime juice, honey, and seasonings. Rub on all sides to evenly coat with the marinade, then set aside.
  2. Preheat a heavy-bottom pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes, then slice or chop it.
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the cauliflower rice. Heat half of the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet and add the corn. Cook undisturbed until it begins to brown. Stir in the remaining oil and the cauliflower rice. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender. Stir in the lime juice and seasonings.
  4. To assemble your bowls, divide the cauliflower and corn rice. Top with seared chipotle chicken, avocado, jalapeño, and parsley.

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Chicken rice bowls are a great make-ahead option! Pack the chicken separately from the corn and rice ingredients in airtight containers and store in the fridge.
  • Only chop up enough avocado for what you will be eating. If you do have some leftover, drizzle a bit of lime juice over it before storing.
  • The chicken and cauliflower rice with corn will keep for 4 to 5 days, stored in the fridge.
  • Choose avocados that are dark green and slightly firm on the outside, but soft when pressed near the stem.
  • Let the chicken sear without flipping too often — you want a nice golden crust.
Source: This recipe is from Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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