Description
Chipotle Chicken Bowls are a flavorful, hearty meal featuring marinated chicken, vibrant veggies, and nutritious grains, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic. Coat the chicken in this mixture and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell peppers and red onion; cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3. Cook the chicken: In another pan over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides (about 7-10 minutes per side).
- 4. Assemble your bowl: Start with a base of cooked brown rice or quinoa. Top with sautéed veggies and sliced cooked chicken.
- 5. Finish it off: Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and additional lime juice if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, add black beans or corn.
- Adjust spice levels by using less chipotle sauce or incorporating cooling toppings like avocado.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg