Description
A delicious and filling meal featuring grilled chicken, seasoned black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro-lime rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
- 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1–1/2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen-then-thawed)
- 4 oz freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1–1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 lime
- 3 avocados
- 1/2 lime
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- garlic salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings together in a small bowl then mix to combine. Scoop out 1 Tablespoon seasoning mix then set aside (this will be used for the black beans).
- Mist or brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil then season on both sides with remaining seasoning mix (may not need all) and grill for 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center. Let rest for 5 minutes then chop and set aside.
- Bring water, oil, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Rinse rice in a strainer under cold water then add to the boiling water, place a lid on top, turn heat down to low, and simmer until rice is tender, about 12-15 minutes. Add lime juice and cilantro then stir to combine and set aside.
- Add black beans to a small saucepan with water and reserved 1 Tablespoon seasoning mix. Bring to a simmer then turn heat to low to stay warm.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl then mash with the back of a fork. Taste and adjust garlic salt if necessary.
- Scoop cooked Cilantro-Lime Rice into bowls then top with grilled chicken, seasoned beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, shredded cheese, romaine lettuce, and Quick Guacamole. Serve with Tabasco sauce and salsa, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked fully and juices run clear for safe consumption.
- To make the guacamole, mash avocados with lime juice and seasoning as desired.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg