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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls

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Flavorful and refreshing Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls with marinated chicken thighs over cilantro lime rice, topped with creamy avocado.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ripe avocados (cubed)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1–2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, lime juice, lime zest, fresh cilantro, olive oil, honey, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Make the Cilantro Lime Rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare your rice according to package instructions and mix in lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
  4. Prepare the Toppings: Combine cubed avocados, diced red onion, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Make the Chipotle Yogurt Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder.
  6. Slice the Chicken: Once the chicken has rested, slice it into strips.
  7. Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice, layer with chicken, black beans, corn, and avocado-red onion mixture, then drizzle with chipotle yogurt sauce.

Notes

Allow chicken to rest before slicing to retain moisture. Customize toppings to suit your preference.

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