Chicken Taco Bowls

Chicken Taco Bowls

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SavoryCitrusyGarlickySpicy

Texture

TenderFluffyCreamy

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Hot DayGrilling WeatherLight Summer MealMeal PrepCasual Lunch
  • Prep20m
  • Cook25m
Total time
45 min
Cook at
165°F
Internal temp
165°F
Doneness
Well-Done
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

Chicken and Spice Rub

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Black Beans

Pico de Gallo

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Fridge

4 days

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60 days

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1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness

Skillet-seared chicken breast

10–16 min165°F

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  • 10 min

In a small mixing bowl, combine the 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¾ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Coat the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness on all sides with 2 tbsp olive oil, then rub the spice mixture evenly over each piece. Let the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the other components.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chili Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • 15–18 min
  • High

Combine the rinsed 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, 3 cups water, and ¾ tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15–18 minutes until the 3 cups water is absorbed and the 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice is tender. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in the 2 tbsp fresh lime juice from about 1 lime and chopped fresh cilantro chopped. Cover and keep warm.

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  • Saucepan
  • Long-Grain Rice
  • White Onion
  • Water
  • Salt
  • 6–7 min
  • 165°F
  • Well-Done
  • Medium-high

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness for 6–7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and char marks form. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into strips.

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  • Grill
  • Chicken Breast
  • 3–4 min
  • Medium

While the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness rests, warm a small skillet over medium heat. Add the drained black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, and ½ tsp garlic powder. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through and fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt if needed.

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  • Skillet
  • Chicken Breast
  • Black Bean
  • Ground Cumin
  • Garlic Powder

Combine the 3 medium roma tomatoes, ½ medium white onion, 1 whole jalapeño seeded and minced (if using), 2 tbsp fresh lime juice from about 1 lime, ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, and ¾ tsp salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well and taste for seasoning. Set aside.

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  • Tomato
  • White Onion
  • Jalapeño
  • Lime Juice
  • Lime

Divide the ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped-2 tbsp fresh lime juice from about 1 lime 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice among four bowls as the base. Arrange the sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness, seasoned 1 can black beans, 1 cup corn kernels fresh, 2 whole ripe avocados sliced or diced, and pico de gallo in sections over the 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice. Serve immediately with 1 whole lime cut into wedges wedges on the side.

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  • Cilantro
  • Lime Juice
  • Lime
  • Long-Grain Rice
Per serving

Nutrition facts

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520

Cal

Protein

42 g

33%

Carbs

52 g

41%

Fat

14 g

25%