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Delicious Chipotle Chicken Bowl with black beans, corn, and creamy sauce served in a bowl.

Chipotle Chicken Bowl

A delightful bowl that combines smoky, spicy, and creamy elements with fresh ingredients including grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty creamy chipotle sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Contemporary, Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (canned works great, rinsed)
  • 1 cup corn (grilled, roasted, or canned)
  • 1 piece avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken and turn to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken has nice char marks.
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Preparing the Bowl
  1. While the chicken rests, warm the black beans in a small saucepan or microwave, adding a pinch of cumin and salt for flavor.
  2. Char frozen corn in a hot dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden spots appear.
  3. For the creamy chipotle sauce, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, and honey in a small bowl.
  4. Taste and adjust the heat level as desired.
  5. Build the bowls by layering warm black beans, charred corn, sliced avocado, and sliced chicken.
  6. Drizzle generously with creamy chipotle sauce and finish with fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side for added zest.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store components separately in airtight containers. Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Adjust spice levels as per your preference.