Description
A vibrant and healthy shredded chicken rice bowl featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, all seasoned with lime and spices. Perfect for a quick, customizable meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Fresh Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated and flavorful.
- Warm the base ingredients: If necessary, gently warm the cooked rice and black beans either on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the warmed rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with the seasoned shredded chicken, black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and chopped red onion.
- Add fresh herbs and optional toppings: Sprinkle each bowl with fresh chopped cilantro and add any optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce according to your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious shredded chicken rice bowl right away for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- This bowl is highly customizable—try swapping rice with quinoa or adding sautéed peppers for variety.
- A drizzle of chipotle mayo makes a great spicy addition.
- For meal prepping, store each component separately and assemble the bowl just before eating to keep ingredients fresh.
