Chicken & Pico Rice Bowl

Chicken, peppers, and onion rice bowl with fresh pico de gallo and black beans.

1-2 servings
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Chicken, peppers, and onions

  • Chicken Thighs
    2250 g
  • Salt
    2 g1%
  • Granulated garlic
    2 ga sprinkle
  • Onions
    1/2
  • Bell peppers
    1/2
  • Neutral oil
    10 gfor searing

Pico de gallo

  • Roma tomatoes, diced
    3 parts75 g
  • Onions, diced
    1 part25 g
  • Jalapeños, minced
    1
  • Cilantro, minced
    a handful
  • Lime juice
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste

Bowl serving options

  • Mexican rice
  • Black Beans
  • Low-fat sour cream
  • Lime wedges

Method

Step 1: Make the pico de gallo

Dice the tomato, onion, and jalapeño, then chop the cilantro.

Combine everything in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Taste and adjust until balanced.

Set aside while you prepare the rest of the bowl.

Step 2: Sear the chicken

Slice the chicken thighs into strips. Heat a large pan or skillet over high heat, and add a drizzle of oil to coat the cooking surface

Add the chicken to an even layer to , then season with salt and the granulated garlic. When the chicken begins to on the bottom, flip or toss the pieces to redistribute.

Step 3: Add the vegetables

Add the chopped peppers and onions and continue until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables have picked up some color (light is desirable).

Remove from the heat.

Step 4: Warm bowl components & assemble

Warm cooked rice and beans, and divide between serving bowls. Top the rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture, and garnish with the pico de gallo, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime.

“This recipe was built around leftovers — I had rice and beans and bulked them up with some chicken thighs, peppers, and a fresh pico, but you could serve the chicken with tortillas instead.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

Nutritional Information

EXAMPLE BOWL
Calories1086
101g
44g
68g

FAQ

Can I use chicken breast?

Yes. Chicken thighs stay juicier during high-heat cooking because they contain more and connective tissue, but chicken breast works well if you avoid overcooking it.