Description
Craving a delicious Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, and Creamy Sauce? Discover how to make this tasty recipe at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cups (570g) cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups (280g) corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Add the chicken breasts, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. The longer you marinate, the more robust the chipotle flavor will become in your chipotle chicken bowl.
- Step 2: Prepare the Creamy Sauce While the chicken marinates, make your sauce by combining sour cream, lime juice, honey, salt, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve. This cooling element is crucial to balance the heat in your black bean and chicken bowl.
- Step 3: Cook the Chicken Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the outside has a nice char. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips against the grain.
- Step 4: Warm the Beans and Corn In a separate pan, warm the black beans over medium heat with a pinch of salt and cumin. In another small pan, heat the corn kernels with a tiny pat of butter until just warmed through. These simple touches enhance the individual components of your bowl.
- Step 5: Assemble Your Bowls Start with a base of warm rice in each bowl. Arrange the sliced chipotle chicken, black beans, and corn in sections around the bowl. Add sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion. Drizzle with the creamy sauce, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg