Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls Recipe
Sara Collins
Cilantro lime chicken bowls are fresh, bright and full of flavor. This cilantro lime chicken bowls recipe is easy and fun to make. The juicy chicken, warm rice and crisp veggies taste great together.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal
For the chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the bowls:
- 3 cups cooked rice or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels cooked
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 avocado sliced
- Extra cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Marinate the chicken
Combine chicken, lime juice, zest, oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss well and let it rest to absorb bright flavors.
Assemble the bowls
Add rice to each serving bowl first. Top with chicken slices, beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado in neat colorful sections.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Add jalapeños for heat
- Use quinoa instead of rice
- Do not overcook chicken
- Chill leftovers quickly for safety
Keyword Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls Recipe