Description
A delicious and customizable bowl filled with seasoned chicken, corn and black bean salsa, and a sweet spicy drizzle, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs (Use breasts for a lighter option or thighs for more juiciness.)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Freshly squeezed is best.)
- 1 tablespoon oil (Olive oil or any neutral oil works.)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (Adjust according to heat preference.)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon honey (To help the chicken brown.)
For the Corn and Black Bean Salsa
- 1 cup corn (Fresh, frozen, or canned.)
- 1 can black beans (Rinsed and drained.)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (Or green onions if you dislike cilantro.)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Adjust to taste.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small jalapeno (Diced, adjust amount for less heat.)
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (Warmed to loosen.)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Adjust based on preferred heat level.)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne (Optional for additional heat.)
For Serving
- 3 cups rice or grain (Use jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.)
- 1 avocado sliced (Optional topping.)
- 1/2 cup cheese (Cotija, feta, or shredded cheese.)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (Optional topping.)
- 1 shredded lettuce (For crunch.)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, oil, and spices to make the marinade.
- Add chicken, toss to coat, and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
Prepare the Salsa
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn, black beans, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and jalapeno.
- Taste and adjust lime and salt as necessary.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
- Warm honey in the microwave until loose.
- Stir in hot sauce and chili flakes, adjusting if desired.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Cook the chicken without crowding the pan for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Bowls
- Start with a base of rice or your choice of grain.
- Top with sliced chicken, a generous scoop of corn and black bean salsa, and drizzle with hot honey sauce.
- Add avocado, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce as toppings.
Notes
This recipe is flexible; feel free to use whatever toppings you prefer. Adjust the heat by modifying the amount of hot sauce and chili flakes in the hot honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 30