Vegan Chicken Chipotle Bowl
Dive into bold, smoky flavors with this Vegan Chicken Chipotle Bowl—a hearty, plant-based twist on the classic chipotle-inspired dish. Packed with tender vegan chicken strips infused with zesty chipotle seasoning, this bowl features a vibrant medley of wholesome ingredients like protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and creamy avocado slices. Served over a fluffy bed of nutty brown rice, each bite is perfectly balanced with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a citrusy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegan bowl is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, combining nutritious whole foods with irresistible Southwest-inspired spice. Perfect for vegan meal prep and bursting with flavor, this recipe promises to be your new go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams vegan chicken strips
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the vegan chicken strips. In a bowl, toss the strips with olive oil, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the seasoned vegan chicken strips. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. While the chicken strips are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the red bell pepper and chop the fresh cilantro. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and cut it into slices. Cut the lime into wedges.
4. In a medium saucepan, warm the corn kernels and black beans (drained and rinsed) over low heat for about 5 minutes until heated through.
5. To assemble the bowls, start with a base of cooked brown rice in each serving bowl.
6. Arrange the prepared vegan chicken strips, black beans, corn, and diced red bell pepper around the rice.
7. Top each bowl with slices of avocado, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side for squeezing over the top for added freshness.
8. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if necessary before serving.
9. Serve your Vegan Chicken Chipotle Bowls immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3912 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.2 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 83.7 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1982 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
