Savory Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl: Easy Weeknight Delight

This 30-minute Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and effortless high protein meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

300 g Chicken Breast Ensure fully cooked.
20 g Chipotle Paste 10g for marinating, 10g for rice.

For the Rice and Beans

1 packet Microwave Rice Break up inside the packet.
0.5 tin Black Beans Rinsed and drained.

For the Vegetables

0.5 Bell Pepper Sliced, can swap with zucchini.
0.5 Red Onion Sliced, can use yellow or white.
0.5 Chili Finely diced, adjust for spice tolerance.

For Cooking and Serving

50 ml Water Adjust for desired texture.
0.5 Avocado Chopped just before serving.
0.5 Tomato Diced, season with salt and optional garlic.

Equipment

Air Fryer
Frying pan
Microwave

Method

Steps

Brush the chicken breast with 10g of chipotle paste, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in air fryer at 180–200°C for 20–25 minutes or bake in oven at 200°C for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a frying pan, add the bell pepper, red onion, and chili. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
Stir in another 10g of chipotle paste, black beans, broken microwave rice, and 50ml of water. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer until rice absorbs flavors.
Prepare the fresh toppings: dice the tomato and season, chop the avocado just before serving.
Slice the cooked chicken and assemble bowls with rice-bean mixture, topped with chicken, tomato, and avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prepping, store rice, beans, and chicken separately from fresh toppings.

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