Mexican Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl Food

MEXICAN CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• MARINATE chicken breasts in a medium bowl with ½ cup of the Blue Plate® Go Bold Chipotle Lime Sauce for 15 minutes. COOK yellow rice according to package directions. Cool slightly and toss with ¼ cup of Blue Plate® Go Bold Chipotle Lime Sauce. GRILL chicken breasts in a grilling pan over medium heat until internal temperature is 160 degrees. Slice into strips. PLACE yellow rice in each bowl and arrange chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes and avocado on top of rice. DRIZZLE with remaining Blue Plate® Go Bold Chipotle Lime Sauce and serve with pico de gallo on the side.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BOWL

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken and season with taco seasoning and lemon pepper. Cook chicken until no longer pink and the insides reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Set aside for now.
• In a medium sized pot, pour in the rice, cold water, the olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is soft and fluffy.
• Once all the water has been soaked up by the rice, add in the lime juice, and cilantro. Let simmer for another minute and then remove from heat and set aside.
• To assemble the bowl, place a ¾ cup of rice on the bottom. On top of the rice, add black beans and the chicken.
• Top the bowl off with shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat assembly three more times to make four bowls. Serve and enjoy!

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• For the Marinade and Chicken: Add all marinade ingredients together, except chicken, to a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Rub the marinade into the chicken and marinate at least one hour, up to 4 hours. Season the chicken with salt to taste. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
• For the Basmati Rice: In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
• Add water and salt; bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; fluff rice with a fork.
• To Assemble: Spoon the rice into each bowl, followed by the beans, then the grilled chicken strips. Top with your choice garnishes.

MEXICAN RICE BOWL WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until well browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add onion and garlic to skillet, and saute for approximately 5 minutes or until soft. Add in red and green peppers, continue to saute on medium-low heat until peppers are soft, about 7 minutes.
• Once softened, add all remaining ingredients (except rice and cheese), as well as the cooked chicken. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well and heated through; adjust salt and pepper.
• Serve over rice with shredded cheese and sour cream. Even heartier with a side of tortilla chips or warmed tortillas.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Working in batches, brown chicken on both sides, about 6 minutes total; transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot (if necessary, add a bit of water to release browned bits).
• Add garlic, cumin, and chiles; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices, 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook 25 minutes.
• Remove several pieces of chicken and stir in rice, making sure it is completely submerged in liquid. Replace chicken, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes more. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

CHIPOTLE RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add rice and stir.
• Simmer for 20 minutes covered.
• Add juice of a lime and cilantro and mix. Cover till ready to serve.
• Towards the end of the 20 minute rice, start the vegetables.
• Heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add sliced peppers and onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sauté for 7-10 minutes till almost stir-fried brown.
• In nice sized bowl, add rice 1st, then hot vegetables on top, next add shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy!