Description
A vibrant dish combining smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors with marinated chicken, black beans, and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup corn (grilled, roasted, or canned)
- 1 piece avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and some chopped cilantro. Add the chicken and coat it well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for better flavor).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it’s cooked through and has a nice char. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream or Greek yogurt, minced chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, honey, and lime juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a serving bowl, layer black beans, corn, sliced chicken, and avocado. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: This dish is best served warm, showcasing a beautiful combination of colors with each ingredient adding its own touch.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg