Ingredients
1lb chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1-1/2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen-then-thawed)
4oz freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 small head romaine lettuce, sliced
For the seasoning mix:
1 Tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
2 cups water
1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain white rice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups water
1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain white rice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of 1/2 lime
For the Quick Guacamole:
3 ripe avocados
juice from 1/2 lime
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
garlic salt, to taste
3 ripe avocados
juice from 1/2 lime
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
garlic salt, to taste
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl. Mist or brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil then season on both sides with the mix and grill for 3-4 minutes a side over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center. Let rest for 5 minutes then chop and set aside.
- For the Cilantro-Lime Rice: Bring water, oil, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Rinse rice in a strainer under cold water then add to the boiling water, place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium-low, and then simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add lime juice and cilantro then stir to combine and set aside.
- Add black beans to a small saucepan with water and 1 Tablespoon seasoning mix. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low to stay warm.
- For the Quick Gacamole: Add all ingredients to a bowl then mash with a potato masher. Taste and adjust garlic salt if necessary.
- Scoop cooked Cilantro-Lime Rice into bowls then top with grilled chicken, seasoned beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, shredded cheese, romaine lettuce, and Quick Guacamole. Serve with Tabasco sauce and salsa, if desired.
