Zesty Chicken Bowls
ZESTY CHICKEN, CHARRED CORN, AND BLACK BEAN BOWLS WITH GUACAMOLE, AND LIME CREMA
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 20 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 830/ Protein 43g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EasyINGREDIENTS: Scallions, Corn, Black Beans, Lime, Cilantro, 1 TSP Garlic Powder, 1 TSP Chili Powder, 1/8 Cup Sour Cream, 1 TSP Cumin, Guacamole, 1 TSP Smoked Paprika, Chopped Chicken Breast, 3/4 Cup Jasmine Rice
Step 1: Cook Rice
Wash and dry produce
In a small pot, combine 2 TBSP of butter, rice, 1.25, and 1/4 TSP of Salt and Pepper
Bring to a boil
REDUCE HEAT TO LOW AND COVER
Simmer for 15 minutes
Keep covered and off heat until ready to serve
Step 2: Prep
While rice cooks:
Trim and thinly slice scallions
Drain corn and black beans, pat dry with paper towels
Zest and quarter lime
Roughly chop cilantro
Pat and dry chicken with paper towels
Step 3: Cook Chicken and Vegetables
In a large pot on medium heat combine: 3 TBSP of butter, and a drizzle of oil ,chicken, corn, black beans, scallions garlic powder, chili powder, 1/4 TSP of sugar, paprika, juice from half a lime, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Mix well and cook for 15 minutes
Step 4: Mix Crema
While chicken cooks, in a bowl combine sour cream, lime zest, a squeeze of lime juice, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper.
Mix well, and set aside
Step 5: Finish and Serve
Fluff Rice with a fork, fold in cilantro and squeeze lime juice. Mix well
Divide rice between shallow bowls
Top with chicken and vegetable mixture
Garnish with guacamole, lime crema, and scallions
Serve hot and enjoy!
