Big Chipotle-Lime Chicken Thigh & Brown Rice Bowl with Courgette
A satisfying Mexican bowl: chicken thigh with brown rice, courgette and spinach. Around 1009 kcal and 68g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 190g Chicken Thigh
- 255g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- 80g avocado
- 20g tortilla chips
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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Bulking upgrade: add the avocado, tortilla chips for extra energy-dense calories.
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