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Chipotle Brown Rice Grain Bowl

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

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

For Chicken

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon 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
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 1263mg | Fiber: 9g
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