Chicken Bowl with Chipotle Sweet Potato & Black Beans

Updated at: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:36:24 GMT

Step 1

Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for baking or grill/pan. Season the chicken breast with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Cook the Chicken: Choose your cooking method:

Step 3

Baking: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 4

Grilling: Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Step 5

Pan-Searing: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, then move to the oven at 400°F for 5-7 minutes to finish cooking.

Step 6

While the Chicken Cooks:

Step 7

Roast the Sweet Potato: Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, chipotle powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned. Alternatively, microwave for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 8

Prepare the Chipotle Crema: Whisk together Greek yogurt, chipotle paste, and lime juice. Adjust the chipotle paste amount to your desired spice level.

Step 9

Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa between bowls. Top with cooked chicken, roasted sweet potato, black beans, red onion, red bell pepper, avocado (if using), and cilantro.

Step 10

Drizzle with Chipotle Crema and serve with lime wedges.

Step 11

Tips:

Step 12

For a quicker option, use pre-cooked grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken.

Step 13

Feel free to adjust the vegetables to your preference. Other ideas include corn, black beans, tomatoes, or chopped lettuce.

Step 14

You can use pre-cooked rice or quinoa to save time.

Step 15

Make the Chipotle Crema ahead of time for even faster assembly.

Step 16

For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with crumbled tofu or black beans.

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