Smoky Citrus Chicken Bowls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb chicken breast tenders, sliced into strips or cut into chunks

• 1/4 cup bbq sauce, preferably a smoky kind

• juice of 1/2 an orange

• juice of 1/2 lime

• zest of 1 lime

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

• tsp kosher salt

• 2 large poblano peppers, sliced (substitute green pepper)

• 1 large red onion, sliced

• 1 cup rice

• 1 Tbsp butter

• 2 tsp taco or fajita seasoning

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

• 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  In a mixing bowl combine chicken, orange juice, lime juice, lime zest, bbq sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt. Set aside to marinate.

2. In a sauce pan toast rice in butter and taco seasoning for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to heat to low. Simmer for 15-18 minutes.

4. Heat a Tbsp of oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions. Season with a dash of salt and pepper. Saute for 6-8 minutes.

5. When veggies are starting to char, remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl.

6. Add another Tbsp of oil to the hot skillet. Add chicken and saute for 4-6 minutes until cooked through.

7. When rice is finished, fluff with a fork and spoon into bowls.

8. Top rice with veggies and chicken. Garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese.

9. You can also garnish with some pickled red onion : Sliced onion, lime juice, 1/4 tsp sugar and a dash of salt microwaved for 1 minute.

Serves 4