Description
Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you to the tropics with every bite. Tender chicken, marinated in zesty lime, combines perfectly with hearty black beans and fluffy rice, creating a colorful feast that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- 3. Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Warm the black beans: In the same skillet, add black beans and heat on low.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Serve rice topped with sliced chicken and warm black beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg