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Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls

If you’re looking for a wholesome Mexican-themed recipe, these Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls might be an essential addition to your grilling menu. 8-hour marinated grilled chili lime chicken is the star of this chicken bowl recipe that’s loaded with other goodies, such as pinto beans, lettuce, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms. All opinions are 100% mine.

Overhead shot of a Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowl

These Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls cut out lots of carbs without the use of tortillas and make a complete meal in a bowl. You can modify how you like and add or remove any ingredients. Of course, you’ll want to keep the chili lime grilled chicken. You may add this Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls for your healthy option!

Plate of grilled Chili Lime Chicken breasts

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

The marinade is modified from my easy Grilled Chicken Fajitas recipe. Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need for the marinade.

  • Limes, freshly juiced
  • Olive oil
  • Chopped cilantro leaves
  • Chili powder
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

To make the marinade, simply stir together all ingredients and toss with chicken in a large sealed bag or bowl. Store it in the fridge to marinate.

Chicken breast marinating in a bag

Tips for Marinating the Chicken

I suggest 8 hours for the best flavor. To make this recipe easy, plan ahead and prep the chicken in the morning. Then go about your normal day and grill in the evening for a delicious, wholesome weeknight dinner.

If you’re in a time pinch, you could marinate the chicken breast for 1 to two hours, but the flavor won’t be nearly as infused. 

Another chicken marinade recipe you must try is Lime Marinated Mango Habanero Chicken. A combination of zesty lemon and sweetness of mango!

Ingredients to make Chili Lime Marinated Chicken prepared on a counter

What Type of Chicken to Use

For guaranteed delicious, juicy chicken I recommend Foster Farms Simply RaisedⓇ Free Range Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets. It’s antibiotic-free, air chilled, raised free range with 100% vegetarian feed and no added hormones.

These chicken breast fillets are juicy and grill perfectly. Foster Farm’s free-range chickens have access to the outdoors, the West Coast sunshine, and lots of fresh air. Look for their products at a retailer near you or use their store finder.

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken breasts next to a package of Foster Farms chicken breasts

How to Serve the Chicken Bowls

Dice the grilled chicken breasts, then serve in a bowl with a bed of lettuce or Coleslaw Salad on side and desired toppings such as pinto beans, tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro leaves, shredded cheese, and/or sour cream. Top with fresh-squeezed lime juice for extra flavor.

How to Store Leftovers

If you don’t plan on eating all the chicken at once, you can store the diced chicken in the fridge for up 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Then assemble and serve as desired. You can serve it cold for leftovers or reheat the chicken and beans if desired.

Close up of a prepared Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowl

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Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls with 8-hour marinated grilled chili lime chicken, pinto beans, lettuce, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Barbecue, Entree, Grilled, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 527 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chili Lime Marinated Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds Foster Farms Free Range Simply Raised Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 3 medium limes juiced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients to Make the Chicken Bowls

  • ½ head lettuce chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 1 cup canned pinto beans drained and rinsed, then heated
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro leaves as a garnish
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chicken breasts and marinade ingredients in a large sealed bag or bowl. Toss to evenly coat. Marinated in the fridge for 8 hours (it’s best to prep in the morning so you can grill the chicken in the evening). Note: to save time you can marinate for 1 to 2 hours, but the flavor won’t infuse as well.
  • Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and let sit at room temp for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a gas or wood-fire grill to 400° F (medium-high).
  • Place the chicken breasts on the grill and discard the leftover marinade. Grill for 8 minutes, or until the bottoms are slightly seared.
  • Flip the chicken breasts and grill for 7 minutes more, or to an internal temp of 165° F.
  • Remove the chicken and let sit at room temp for 5 minutes, then cut into small squares.
  • To assemble the chicken bowls: Create a bed of lettuce in a bowl, then top with diced grilled chicken breasts and desired amount of toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls
Serving Size
 
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
527
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
143
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
1092
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
1276
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
47
g
94
%
Vitamin A
 
1542
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
261
mg
26
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    These chili lime grilled chicken bowls are fantastic! The seasoning is just right, and they’re super fresh and satisfying. Definitely adding this to my regular meal rotation!

  2. 5 stars
    These lime-grilled chicken bowls are so delicious! The recipe was so easy to follow and I will definitely be making these again.

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