Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (½-inch thickness)
- 4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 red onion, julienned
- 1 green bell pepper, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, warmed
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and warmed
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add rice and salt, and sauté for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Prep vegetables: In a separate bowl, toss red onion and bell peppers with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Place in a grill basket.
- Grill chicken and vegetables: Preheat grill. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cilantro-lime rice among bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken, grilled peppers and onions, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to the chicken marinade.
- Can be meal-prepped by storing chicken, rice, and toppings separately for up to 4 days.
- Swap chicken with shrimp or steak for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Boiling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 673
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1210mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 119mg
