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Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Get ready to fall in love with this bold and nourishing Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Cilantro Lime Sauce. This easy recipe combines smoky chipotle-seasoned chicken, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and a creamy cilantro lime sauce that ties it all together in the most irresistible way. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy lunch options, or a meal prep-friendly recipe, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s naturally gluten-free, high in protein, packed with fiber, and bursting with color and texture. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests with a gorgeous and wholesome bowl. You’ll want to put that sauce on everything!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste

For the Black Beans:

  • 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2–3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

Optional Toppings:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  • Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  • Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness), until cooked through and slightly charred. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

  • Prepare the Cilantro Lime Sauce: Blend yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  • Warm the Black Beans: Heat beans in a small pan or microwave with a pinch of salt.

  • Assemble the Bowl: Divide sweet potatoes, black beans, and sliced chicken among bowls. Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

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