Ingredients
– 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or tenders
– 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
– 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce (from the can)
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 2 small minced garlic cloves
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon pepper
– 16 ounces defrosted frozen corn for the corn salsa
– ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion for the corn salsa
– 1 large charred and peeled poblano pepper, finely chopped for the corn salsa; optional for smoky flavor
– 1 finely minced jalapeño pepper for the corn salsa
– ¼ cup chopped cilantro for the corn salsa
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice for the corn salsa
– 1 tablespoon lime juice for the corn salsa
– A pinch of salt for the corn salsa
– 2.5 cups prepared rice, quinoa, or grains for bowl assembly
– Sliced avocados for topping
– Lime wedges for serving
– Optional fresh toppings like chopped tomatoes or hot sauce to taste
Instructions
1-Cook 2.5 cups of your chosen grains, like rice or quinoa, according to package instructions.
2-Heat a grill pan over medium-high and cook the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until it reaches 160ºF internally.
3-Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice or dice it.
4-Assemble the bowls by starting with the grains, adding the chicken, corn salsa, and sliced avocados on top.
5-Serve with lime wedges and any optional toppings like chopped tomatoes or hot sauce for extra zing.
Last Step:
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🔥 Adjust chipotle pepper quantity to control spice level.
🌽 Char poblano pepper for smoky flavor but omit if preferred.
🥑 Keep corn salsa and avocado separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating, grilling, assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 589
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 45 g