Description
A delicious and vibrant Cuban Mojo Chicken Bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, black beans, sliced chicken, avocado, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with extra marinade or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cuban Mojo Chicken Bowl, Cuban cuisine, chicken bowl, healthy meal