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Chipotle Chicken and Rice Bowls

Grilled chipotle chicken served in bowls with rice, beans, and veggies topped with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream or homemade chipotle dressing, Enjoy!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4

Ingredients

CHICKEN:

  • 1 1/2-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

MARINADE:

  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely diced
  • 2 T. adobo sauce
  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

CHIPOTLE DRESSING:

  • 1/2 c. plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 T. fresh lime juice

FOR SERVING:

  • 2 c. cooked brown rice or cilantro lime rice
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • shredded iceberg lettuce
  • grilled corn on the cob kernels removed
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced red onions
  • 3 diced avocados or guacamole
  • chipotle dressing above or sour cream
  • salsa
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • CHICKEN: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  • MARINADE: In a bowl or 1 gallon zip top bag combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add the chicken thighs, toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, prepare the chipotle dressing.
  • CHIPOTLE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, garlic, and lime juice until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Prepare the brown rice, black beans, and veggies for serving.
  • Once the chicken has marinated, grease your grill then bring to a high heat. Grill both sides of the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side and discard the marinade. Transfer to a cutting board, allow the chicken to cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
  • BUILD YOUR BOWLS: Divide the brown rice among the bowls. Top with chipotle chicken, black beans, shredded lettuce, grilled corn, tomatoes, red onions, avocados or guacamole, chipotle dressing or sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges. Enjoy!