Description
Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together marinated chicken, hearty black beans, and fluffy rice, all brightened with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. This easy recipe is perfect for casual dinners or entertaining guests, allowing for customization to suit your taste. With every bite, you’ll savor a tropical escape right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and honey. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- 3. Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Prepare beans: Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest. Add black beans to the same skillet and warm through.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Layer rice at the bottom of serving bowls, top with sliced chicken and black beans. Garnish with cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg