Description
Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls are a delicious and vibrant dish that combines marinated chicken, black beans, and rice, topped with fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in black beans and red bell pepper, cooking until heated through.
- Serve the chicken and black bean mixture over cooked rice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice to the chicken while cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cuban Chicken, Black Bean Rice Bowls, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe