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Mango Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Mango Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious fusion of flavors, featuring tender chicken marinated in a spicy chipotle mango sauce, served over coconut milk cilantro lime rice and topped with fresh mango salsa and creamy lime crema.


Ingredients

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Chipotle Mango Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup fresh mango, diced
  • 3 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Coconut Milk Cilantro Lime Rice:

  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup basmati rice or long grain white rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Mango Salsa:

  • 2/3 cup fresh mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • A pinch of salt

Lime Crema (Optional):

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema

For Serving:

  • 4 cocktail cucumbers, thinly sliced or 1 English cucumber
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Make the marinade: Blend mango, chipotle peppers, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken in the marinade and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Bake the chicken: Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Cook the rice: Rinse rice, cook with coconut milk and salt, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  6. Make the mango salsa: Combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and salt.
  7. Prepare lime crema: Whisk sour cream, lime juice, and salt together.
  8. Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with sliced chicken, cucumber, avocado, mango salsa, and garnishes.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chipotle peppers.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your preferences.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for a few days and used for meal prep.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg