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super easy margarita chicken bowl

KimberlyNichole avatar
Recipe by
Kimberly Randall
@KimberlyNichole
Jonesboro, AR

This is my version of a Chili's recipe that I ordered. It is easy, quick and delicious and works really well as leftovers. I actually made it once without the chicken and used it as an appetizer with tortilla chips. This is a recipe that can be altered any number of ways to meet your exact tastes.

yield 2 -4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For super easy margarita chicken bowl

  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 oz
    bonesless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 c
    cooked rice
  • 1/2 c
    chopped tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp
    finely chopped red onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    drained and chopped jarred jalenpeno slices
  • 3 Tbsp
    canned black beans
  • 3 Tbsp
    canned corn
  • 1/2 oz
    sliced avocado
  • 1/2 c
    tortilla chip strips

How To Make super easy margarita chicken bowl

  • 1
    In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of your fresh chopped cilantro. Add chicken and flip to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • 2
    While chicken is marinating, chop onions, jalapenos and tomatoes. Mix together in a medium bowl and add corn, black beans, remaining cilantro and cooked rice.
  • 3
    Bring a skillet to medium heat and add chicken. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Once cooled, slice into strips.
  • 4
    Spoon mixture onto plate and top with chicken, avocado and tortilla chip strips. Optional: add mixed salad greens to mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
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