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Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, and Creamy Lime Sauce Recipe

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This vibrant Chipotle Chicken Bowl is packed with smoky, spicy flavors and fresh ingredients. Featuring marinated grilled chicken, black beans, corn, creamy chipotle sauce, and avocado, it’s a hearty and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowl

  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup corn (grilled, roasted, or canned)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts or thighs and coat thoroughly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked through and lightly charred on the outside, approximately 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
  3. Prepare the Beans and Corn: Warm the cooked black beans in a saucepan and season them with a pinch of cumin and salt to taste. Grill, roast, or heat the corn as desired.
  4. Make the Creamy Chipotle Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, minced chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, and honey until smooth and creamy.
  5. Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer the warmed black beans, corn, sliced avocado, and sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle the creamy chipotle sauce over the top and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 4 hours) for a more intense flavor.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, tangier sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute grilled tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • If fresh corn is not available, canned or frozen corn works well after grilling or roasting for added flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers in the sauce to control the spice level.

Keywords: chipotle chicken bowl, black beans, corn, creamy chipotle sauce, grilled chicken, Mexican bowl, healthy chicken recipe

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