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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls

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Flavorful cilantro lime marinated chicken thighs served over cilantro lime rice with black beans, corn, avocado salsa, and a creamy chipotle sauce, baked or air fried for juicy tenderness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups corn
  • For avocado salsa: 2 ripe avocados, cubed
  • ⅓ cup cilantro, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For chipotle sauce: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1–2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F or prepare air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, olive oil, honey, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat evenly.
  3. Prepare chipotle sauce by blending Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Combine avocado salsa ingredients: avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Place chicken on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven or 14-18 minutes in the air fryer, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Warm the black beans and corn separately if desired.
  7. To assemble bowls, start with cilantro lime rice, then add black beans, corn, the cooked chicken thighs, and spoon avocado salsa on top.
  8. Drizzle with chipotle sauce before serving.

Notes

1. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F for safety and juiciness. 2. Chicken thighs are preferable for tenderness and are less likely to dry out compared to breasts. 3. Avocado salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor.

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