Description
A delicious and spicy Chipotle Chicken Bowl featuring tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a zesty cilantro lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Spread the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, seasoning them generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden-brown.
- In a bowl, combine the chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and allow to rest before slicing into strips.
- For the cilantro lime sauce, whisk together the chopped cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and honey (if using) in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- To build your fiesta bowl, start with a base of cooked brown rice or quinoa in each serving bowl. Layer on the sliced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans. Finish with a drizzle of the cilantro lime sauce and sprinkle with extra cilantro.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider marinating the chicken in the spice blend for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can swap out the black beans for pinto beans or add slices of avocado for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg