Cilantro Lime Yogurt Chicken Bowls with Creamy Green Sauce
These cilantro lime yogurt chicken bowls are flavorful and easy to make at home. The chicken is marinated in AE Dairy Whole Milk Yogurt keeping it extra moist and flavorful! Layered with rice, avocado salad, and a creamy cilantro yogurt sauce its great for weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Steamed rice for serving
- Green onions for garnish
For the Chicken:
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded out thin
- 5.3 oz. AE Dairy unsweetened whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime zest
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
For the Avocado Crema:
- 5.3 oz. AE Dairy unsweetened whole milk yogurt
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 small bunch Cilantro
- 2 medium Avocados
- 1 small Jalapeno seeded if desired
- Small pinch Kosher salt
For the Avocado Salad:
- 2 medium Avocados cubed
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Fresh lime zest
- 1 tsp Fresh lime juice
- Thinly sliced fresh jalapeno if desired
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, and seasoning. Add in the chicken breasts and mix to coat in the yogurt mix. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if needed.4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 5.3 oz. AE Dairy unsweetened whole milk yogurt, 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp Fresh lime zest, 2 tbsp Cilantro, 3 tbsp Olive oil, 2-3 cloves Garlic, 2 tsp Kosher salt, Fresh cracked black pepper, 1 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Paprika
- After chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add chicken to a sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
For the Avocado Crema:
- In a counter top bullet blender, combine yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, avocados, jalapeno, and salt. Blend until smooth, if needed add in a touch of milk or cream to thin the sauce out.5.3 oz. AE Dairy unsweetened whole milk yogurt, 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice, 1 tsp Fresh lime juice, 1 small bunch Cilantro, 2 medium Avocados , 1 small Jalapeno, Small pinch Kosher salt
For the Avocado Salad:
- In a mixing bowl combine the cubed avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and zest, and salt. Stir to combine, adjust seasoning as needed.2 medium Avocados, Fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp Fresh lime zest, 1 tsp Fresh lime juice , Thinly sliced fresh jalapeno
- Serve sliced chicken over steamed rice with a scoop of the avocado salad and a drizzle of the avocado crema. Garnish with green onion, enjoy!Steamed rice, Green onions
Notes
- Use whole milk yogurt: AE Dairy Full-fat yogurt gives the best texture and helps tenderize the chicken and keep it moist. Make sure you have unsweetened yogurt!
- Marinate time matters: Aim for at least 30 minutes, but a few hours in the fridge will give you deeper flavor. Don't let chicken marinade for more than 12 hours.
- Grill or bake chicken: This recipe works great on the grill for added char, but baking it in the oven is an easy way to quickly cook the chicken.
- Meal prep friendly: Store the chicken, rice, and sauce separately for best texture throughout the week. The avocado crema can be stored for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 55gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1923mgPotassium: 1998mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 3mg