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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Southwest Bowls

Grilling season is upon us and I'm resharing what could possibly be my favorite recipe EVER because I can't stop making this pretty much now through the summer and it's so dang good that EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW!!! It's the rice... it's the aioli... it's the grilled chicken... it's literally everything.  JUST TRUST ME!!!  If you've been making this since I shared it three years ago sound off in the comments to help convince everyone else to try it and if you end up trying it I'd LOVE to hear what you think!  HAPPY Thursday and Happy grilling season, friends!!!





Step 1 - Grill your chicken breasts and some corn (you can use frozen corn... but grilled is always the way to go in my opinion), slice the corn off the cob and slice/dice up the chicken.




Step 2 - While the chicken is cooking, cook 1 1/2 cups basmati rice.  I'd follow your package directions, but here's what works for me...  I run water over the rice until it runs clear, then put the 1.5 cups of rice into a sauce pan with 3 cups water.  Heat it to boiling, then reduce it to low, cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes.  Remove it from the heat and let it sit for about 3 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.  

Step 3 - Chop up a BUNCH of cilantro until you have 1/2 cup.  Throw the 1/2 cup chopped cilantro into the rice with 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil.












Step 4 - Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 4tablespoons of chopped cilantro, 3 teaspoons lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 4 teaspoons of water.  Whisk it all together and then throw in some salt and pepper to taste.  I know it sounds weird but it is SO SO SO GOOD!!!  TRUST ME!!!




Last step - make the bowl!!!  I put in a scoop or so of rice, grilled chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado and some cheese.  Top it off with the aioli and enjoy!



This is the cheese that we used and it was SO GOOD!!! Any cheese of your choice would work well.






I really can't explain how great these bowls are.  The aioli totally makes it and I love how customizable they are.  I prepped everything one day and have had multiple lunches from it which has been great.  You could easily make a double batch of the rice and then set out all of the toppings and let guests make their own bowls... I'd just make sure you had enough aioli for everyone.  Dave grilled the chicken  - but you could just as easily use fajita steak, those pre-cooked refrigerated chicken strips, seasoned grilled shrimp, etc.  You could also add in sliced diced red onion, sliced jalapenos, etc.  

I hope you enjoy the recipe and if you end up making it I'd love to know what you think!

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12 comments :

  1. This is such and amazing recipe! SO so good! Whenever I ask my husband what he wants for dinner he ALWAYS says this recipe!

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  2. This is my MOST FAVORITE recipe of yours! When you posted it years ago I immediately made it and it has become the most requested meal in our family. Especially the aioli ;). WE also offer it to our family with a marinated grilled flank steak. I'm actually taking this dish to a family getaway in Gatlinburg this weekend -- we are doing a favorite grilled chicken recipe the first night and then THESE with the leftover chicken and marinated flank steak the next night. Thanks for sharing again!!!

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  3. This is a family favorite. My kids love it because they get to make their own dinner. I find that they eat way more veggies if they get to pick them. I like to add bell peppers to the grill :) LOVE it :)

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  4. I've made this several times since you first shared it. It's amazing and even better the next day!

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  5. What do you use to season or marinate chicken in?!

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  6. This has fallen out of rotation for some reason. Thanks for posting so I can add it back, pronto! It is a HUGE favorite in our house.

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  7. YES!! I've been making and loving this since the first post and it's SO good!!!!

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  8. I have been making it nearly every other week since you posted it and it is my absolute favorite. I've made it for friends and family and everyone is OBSESSED! The aoili itself is life changing, but everything together is perfection. Thanks again for sharing!

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  9. Do you precook the black beans before mixing together? I can't wait to try this recipe! :)

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  10. Made for the first time tonight!! So good!!

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  11. Love this recipe!! We actually make a different sauce that's a little spicier: 1/3 C mayo, 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha, 3/4 tsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

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