Citrus Chicken Bowls with Black Beans, Plantains and Green Sauce
Bursting with bright flavors, these Citrus Chicken Bowls are a delicious Cuban-inspired meal. Topped with black beans, sweet plantains and a creamy green sauce, these bowls are sure to please!
Equipment
Ingredients
Citrus Chicken Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
Black Beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 15 ounce can black beans
Plantains
- 3 plantains extra ripe (almost black)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Citrus Chicken Marinade
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are evenly thin. You can do this by sealing them in a ziplock bag and using a meat tenderizer (or a rolling pin).2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a measuring cup, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic and salt.½ cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pour the marinade into the ziplock bag with the chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (preferably, let the chicken marinate in the fridge overnight).
- When ready to prepare, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until no longer pink.
Black Beans
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, oregano and cumin powder. Saute until the garlic is fragrant.1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp cumin powder
- Add the entire can of black beans (do NOT drain) and season with salt.15 ounce can black beans, ½ tsp salt
- Simmer for 5 minutes. Cover and remove from heat until ready to serve.
Plantains
- Peel the plantains and slice them about ¼ inch thick (read this to learn how to peel a plantain).3 plantains
- Spray with olive oil* (or lightly drizzle) and cook in an air fryer for 10 minutes at 400F, flipping halfway through.*1 tbsp olive oil
Creamy Green Sauce
- Make the Creamy Green Sauce.
Bowl Assembly
- When all components of this recipe are prepared, you can assemble the bowls.
- Place beans on the bottom and top with sliced chicken. Add the plantains and drizzle with the creamy green sauce and enjoy!
Notes
*I highly recommend spraying the plantains with olive oil. This allows you to use less olive oil and it coats the plantains more evenly.
*If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the plantains in your oven at 400F for 30 minutes. Make sure to flip them halfway through.
Nutrition Facts
Citrus Chicken Bowls with Black Beans, Plantains and Green Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
587
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
40
g
80
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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