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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls

A vibrant and nutritious meal featuring marinated chicken thighs, cilantro lime rice, and refreshing avocado salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest for marinade
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely diced for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon honey for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon salt for marinade
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper for marinade
  • 0.33 cup cilantro finely diced for salsa
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced for salsa
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for salsa
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for salsa
  • 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice for serving
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed for serving
  • 1.5 cups corn for serving
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt for chipotle sauce
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo for chipotle sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce for chipotle sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for chipotle sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for chipotle sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder for chipotle sauce

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade in a bowl. Place chicken thighs in a shallow bowl or ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 6 hours.
  2. Prepare cilantro lime rice and combine all ingredients for the avocado salsa in a bowl.
  3. Blend all chipotle sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  4. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F. Cook marinated chicken thighs for 20-25 minutes in the oven or 14-18 minutes in the air fryer until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Assemble bowls with cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, avocado salsa, sliced chicken, and drizzle with chipotle sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

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