Description
A vibrant and customizable dish featuring juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, zesty rice, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (olive or preferred)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt (full or low fat)
- ½ cup salsa verde
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 cups cooked cilantro lime rice (or plain)
- 1 cup black bean and corn salsa
- 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (or queso fresco)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, lime juice, orange juice, jalapeño, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and half the oil in a zip-top bag or container. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Heat remaining oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, searing chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Then, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, salsa verde, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, add 1 cup of cooked rice. Top with sliced chicken, black bean & corn salsa, tomatoes, avocado, and feta. Drizzle with creamy cilantro sauce and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Leftover bowls can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Marinate chicken a day ahead for better flavor. Adjust spice levels as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg