Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Cilantro Lime Sauce
Enjoy a flavorful Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Cilantro Lime Sauce that’s perfect for meal prep or dinner—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by mixing olive oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings before roasting for 25–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until done.
- Blend yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt until smooth for the sauce.
- Warm black beans with cumin and lime juice in a saucepan.
- Assemble your bowl with warm beans at the bottom, topped with sweet potatoes and sliced chicken. Drizzle with sauce and garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg