Cuban Mojo Chicken Bowls

Zesty pan-seared chicken breast marinated in garlic and lime, served with fluffy white rice and quick black beans.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Cuban
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.06/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• fresh
• healthy
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 lime (wedges, for serving)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken breast cubes with 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to coat and let marinate while preparing other components, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Cook the white rice according to package directions. Typically, combine 1 cup of uncooked white rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
3. While the rice cooks, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
4. In a small saucepan, gently warm the rinsed and drained black beans over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or microwave until heated through. Stir in the remaining 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
5. Divide the cooked white rice between two bowls. Top with the Cuban Mojo Chicken and the seasoned black beans. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for a full 10 minutes helps deepen the 'mojo' flavor, but even a few minutes while you prep the rice works wonders for this quick meal. Feel free to add a dash of orange juice to the chicken marinade for a more authentic mojo flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 52.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Fiber: 10.5 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 100 mg