If you’re craving the spicy flavor of your favorite Mexican spot, try this chipotle brown rice grain bowl with fiber-rich black beans, brown rice, and smoky grilled chicken.  

This sweet and spicy grain bowl recipe comes together in just minutes! Although traditionally made with just grains and veggies, this Chipotle Brown Rice Grain Bowl packs an extra protein-punch from the added chicken breast! If you’re looking to stick with a plant-based option, feel free to swap the chicken out for your favorite beans, tofu, or tempeh! No matter how you serve it, as long as it’s in a GoodCook meal prep container, it’s going to be extra delicious! 

Chipotle Brown Rice Grain Bowl Ingredients:

For Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice  
• 1 tbsp agave nectar  
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 
• 1/4 cup basil leaves  
• 1 clove garlic  
• 1/2 tsp sea salt  

For Chicken :

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts  
• 2 tbsp olive oil  
• 1 tsp chipotle powder 
• 1 tsp ground cumin 
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder  
• 1 tsp sea salt  

For Bowl  

• 2 cups cooked brown rice  
• 4 cups shredded kale 
• 1 cup black beans  
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1 cup fresh cilantro  
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion  
• 1/2 cup cilantro basil dressing  
• GoodCook meal prep salad containers

Chipotle Brown Rice Grain Bowl

If you’re craving the spicy flavor of your favorite Mexican spot, try this chipotle brown rice grain bowl with fiber-rich black beans, brown rice, and smoky grilled chicken. 

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: brown rice, Chicken, grain bowl

Servings: 4 meals

Calories: 506kcal

Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

Cilantro-Basil Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

For Chicken

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt

For Bowl

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 4 cups shredded kale
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup cilantro basil dressing

Instructions

• Combine ingredients for dressing in a blender or nutribullet and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
• Add chicken breasts, olive oil, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic, and sea salt to a small bowl. Mix well to coat chicken. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes and lightly grease with cooking spray.
• Place chicken on pan and grill for 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Cool for 5 minutes on a cutting board before slicing.
• Add brown rice, kale, black  beans, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to 4 MPOF round containers and top with chicken. Divide dressing between 4 small cups included in the package and serve with each bowl before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 1263mg | Fiber: 9g

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