Ground Chicken Taco Bowls (Print Version)
Layered bowls of spiced chicken, cilantro lime rice, and fresh black bean corn salsa combine for a bright meal.
# Ingredients:
Ground Chicken
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground chicken
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1/2 cup diced yellow onion
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1/2 cup salsa
Black Bean Corn Salsa
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1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
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1/3 cup diced red onion
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1 jalapeño, diced with seeds removed
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 lime, juiced
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt to taste
Cilantro Lime Rice
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1 cup uncooked rice
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1 1/2 cups water
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Salt to taste
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Zest of 1 lime
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Garnish and Assembly
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Avocado chunks (optional)
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Shredded cheese (optional)
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Chopped cilantro for garnish
# Instructions:
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Combine black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
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Rinse rice under cold water. Place rice, water, lime zest, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, fluff with a fork, cover, and let steam for 5-10 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and ground chicken, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and onions are tender. Stir in salsa and simmer until heated through, then remove from heat.
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Place a portion of cilantro lime rice in a bowl. Top with cooked ground chicken and black bean corn salsa. Add avocado chunks and shredded cheese if using, then garnish with chopped cilantro.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, allow the rice to steam covered after cooking to achieve a fluffy texture.