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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls
These simple but delicious Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls come together quickly and easily. These bowls combine zesty cilantro-lime rice with cilantro-lime chicken, corn, pinto beans, red onions, and avocado, making them not only filling but tasty as well.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 818 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 limes juice + zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ bunch cilantro
For Everything Else
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup pinto beans
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 cup corn
- 2 avocado
Instructions
- In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, sugar, and cilantro. Toss well to combine until all the thighs are coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- On medium heat, heat up your skillet (preferably cast iron) with olive oil before adding in the chicken thighs, smooth side down and then cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary. Be sure to add more oil for the second batch.
- When done, assemble the bowls by combining the cilantro lime chicken with the rice, pinto beans, red onions, corn, and half (or one) avocado. Top off with a wedge of lime.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
818kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
794mg
(33%)
Potassium
1436mg
(41%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
336IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 818
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 818kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1436mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 336IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.