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A close-up of a delicious Chili Lime Chicken Bowl featuring grilled chicken, avocado, rice, and fresh lime wedges.
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Chili Lime Chicken Bowls

A vibrant and healthy bowl packed with juicy chili-lime marinated chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American (Modern), Tex-Mex
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Lime Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 0.25 cup lime juice freshly squeezed, from 2-3 limes
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the Bowls
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 2 avocados medium, diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prep and Marinate Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Let it sit while you prepare the other components of your bowls.
Cook Rice
  1. Cook the white rice according to package directions. Typically, this involves combining 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan, bringing it to a boil, then reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 15-20 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
Cook Chicken
  1. While the rice cooks, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
Prepare Bowl Ingredients
  1. While the chicken cooks, rinse and drain the canned black beans, thaw the frozen corn, dice the avocados, and chop the fresh cilantro. Have everything ready for assembly.
Assemble Bowls
  1. To assemble your bowls, divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the chili lime chicken, black beans, corn, and diced avocado. Sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead Magic: Cook the chicken and rice up to 3 days in advance and store them separately in airtight containers. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat and assemble the bowls with fresh avocado and cilantro. n Spice it Up: If you like a little extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the chicken marinade. n Veggie Boost: Feel free to add other quick-cooking veggies like bell peppers, red onion, or even some roasted sweet potato cubes to your bowls for extra flavor and nutrients.