
Chicken Taco Bowls
A vibrant, satisfying dairy-free taco bowl loaded with seasoned grilled chicken, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy avocado. All the bold flavors of taco night in one easy, family-friendly bowl — no dairy required.
4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Total 45 min
Mexican · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
Open in recipe scaler →Chicken and Spice Rub
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.75 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Cilantro-Lime Rice
1.5 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
3 cup water
2 tbsp fresh lime juice from about 1 lime
0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
0.5 tsp salt
Black Beans
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
0.5 tsp ground cumin
0.25 tsp garlic powder
Pico de Gallo
3 medium roma tomatoes diced
0.5 medium white onion finely diced
1 whole jalapeño seeded and minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
0.25 tsp salt
Main
2 whole ripe avocados sliced or diced
1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen (thawed), or charred
1 whole lime cut into wedges, for serving
Equipment
Stovetop
Grill
Saucepan
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Pot
Fork
Grill Pan
Measuring Cups
Knife
Tongs
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Saucepan (5 Quarts)
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Dipping Fork
Instructions
- In a small #[Mixing Bowl], combine the @[Chili Powder], @[Cumin], @[Paprika], @[Garlic Powder], @[Onion Powder], @[Salt], and @[Black Pepper]. Coat the @[Chicken Breasts] on all sides with @[Olive Oil], then rub the spice mixture evenly over each piece. Let the @[Chicken Breasts] marinate at room temperature for ~[10 minutes] while you prepare the other components.
- Combine the rinsed @[Long-Grain White Rice], @[Water], and @[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 @[Water] is absorbed and the @[Rice] is tender. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in the @[Lime Juice] and chopped @[Cilantro]. Cover and keep warm.
- Heat a #[Grill] or #[Grill Pan] ^[over medium-high heat]. Cook the @[Chicken Breasts] 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.
- While the @[Chicken Breasts] rests, warm a small #[Skillet] ^[over medium heat]. Add the drained @[Black Beans], @[Cumin], and @[Garlic Powder]. Stir and cook for ~[3–4 minutes] until heated through and fragrant. Season with a pinch of @[Salt] if needed.
- Combine the @[Tomatoes], @[White Onion], @[Jalapeño] (if using), @[Lime Juice], @[Cilantro], and @[Salt] in a bowl. Stir well and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
- Divide the @[Cilantro]-@[Lime Juice] @[Rice] among four bowls as the base. Arrange the sliced @[Chicken Breasts], seasoned @[Black Beans], @[Corn Kernels], @[Avocado], and pico de gallo in sections over the @[Rice]. Serve immediately with @[Lime] wedges on the side.






