Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups Rice (white or brown)
- 1 can Black beans or pinto beans
- 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Lime
- Salsa
- Your choice of toppings (lettuce, onion, cilantro, radishes, avocado, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, etc.)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, stirring in a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime.
- Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat until cooked through, then let it rest before slicing.
- Warm the beans and corn in a small pan with a spoon of salsa or a splash of water.
- Build the bowls starting with rice, then beans, corn, chicken, and finish with toppings and salsa.
Notes
For optimal freshness, keep toppings like salsa and creamy ingredients separate until ready to eat. Great for meal prep; store in meal containers with separated toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Customizable (can be made dairy-free or vegetarian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg