Chipotle BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl
4
servingsThis bowl is smoky, slightly spicy, and perfectly balanced with creamy toppings and fresh ingredients. Customize it with avocado, jalapeños, or a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce for even more flavor.
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Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- In a bowl, toss diced chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the BBQ sauce and adobo sauce, coating the chicken well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the rice bowls: Divide the cooked rice between bowls, then top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Spoon the chipotle BBQ chicken over the bowl and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, then garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
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