Chipotle Lime Chicken Bowl With Avocado Crema
The Chipotle Lime Chicken Bowl With Avocado Crema is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together perfectly grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy avocado sauce. This bowl is not only packed with flavor but also offers a healthy balance of protein and healthy fats, making it ideal for both quick weeknight dinners and meal prep. The zesty chipotle seasoning combined with the smooth avocado crema creates a delightful harmony of tastes that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 lime (for juice)
- 1 avocado
- Fresh vegetables (tomato, red onion, cilantro)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic powder, chipotle powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken pieces well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Prepare the avocado crema by blending one avocado with Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls by topping each serving with sliced avocado, diced tomato, chopped red onion, and cilantro along with grilled chicken pieces. Drizzle generously with avocado crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg