This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vigo Foods for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.
Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl is an easy recipe your whole family will love made with Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice!
Winner winner chicken dinner! Who else loves simple meals that you can put together in a hurry? Well then you've come to the right place! I'm a busy mom that loves to bake, but to be honest, I'm not the best cook. But I do want to provide healthy, delicious meals for my family. This Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl is definitely a winner.
My husband and I teamed up to bring together this tasty meal. He grilled the chicken on the barbecue while I made the rice and prepared the veggies. It's always fun to have a helper in the kitchen, especially when he's excellent at grilling! Thanks, Jay!
The star of this show is Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice. Have you ever tried Vigo Rice? Our family has been enjoying Vigo Yellow Rice for many years. It's been a staple in our house for a very long time. We have it almost every week. I was excited to try the Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice. I found it at my local Publix Supermarket here in Atlanta, GA or you can Shop Vigo’s Online Store.
It's just as easy to make as the yellow rice. Simple boil 2 cups of water, add 2 tablespoons of oil or butter, bring to a boil, add the rice and stir for a minute. Then place a lid on top, turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Easy peasy! It comes out light and fluffy with a wonderful cilantro lime flavor.
Try all the flavors! Vigo Foods has so many yummy flavors to choose from like Vigo Mexican Rice (a yellow rice and corn with a taco like taste), Vigo Black Beans & Rice (Cuban fare made easy) or Vigo Red Beans & Rice (an authentic version of the New Orleans classic). In addition to rice, Vigo also offers Vigo Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs (the only ones made with imported Pecorino Romano Cheese) and Vigo Saffron (a traditional flavoring of many European dishes, such as French Bouillabaisse, Spanish Paella, and Milanese Risotto).
I thought Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice would be the perfect canvas for this rice bowl recipe. And it truly is! I love that it's gluten free, has no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and no added MSG. This is an extra bonus for us since my daughter can't have gluten.
Making this dish is so simple. Simply grab a bowl and start adding everything. Start with a scoop of Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice, then add black beans, chopped tomatoes, chopped grilled chicken, chopped fresh cilantro, and cheddar cheese. Squeeze lime juice on top.
Then drizzle with your favorite Ranch dressing. I used Chipotle Ranch dressing. Grab a fork and dig in. You can also add corn if you like.
My husband and son especially loved this dish. I hope you will try my Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl. If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to share it on social media.
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Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast grilled - I brushed with olive oil first and added salt/pepper
- 15 ounces black beans drained
- 8 ounces Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice cooked according to package instructions
- 1 large tomato, chopped or 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small package frozen corn, cooked according to package instructions optional
- 1 large lime, sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Ranch dressing to taste (I used Chipotle Ranch)
Instructions
- Create four rice bowls with the above ingredients. Divide the chicken, beans, rice, tomatoes, cheese and corn evenly between four bowls. Squeeze lime juice on top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Add Ranch Dressing and serve.
Nutrition
Maureen O'Brien says
Do you cook the black beans - are they canned??
Lise Ode says
Hi Maureen, I used canned beans in this recipe.
Tim says
My favorite is their split pea soup. I had never had split pea soup before, and I was reluctant, but it was one of the best things I have ever tasted.
Lynne T says
I love the Black Beans and Rice. Have bought them many times over the years and enjoy eating them with some shredded cheese, hot sauce and sour cream.
Jeffrey says
My favorite Vigo product is their Flame Roasted Red Peppers!
Pat Irvin says
My favorite Vigo product is the Wild and White Rice mix. I serve that all the time
Kelley says
Big fan of the yellow rice and can’t wait to try the cilantro lime rice! Looks amazing!
Julie Streeter says
I actually love several but Yellow Rice is my favorite.
jay says
The yellow rice is my favorite!
Terry Conour says
My favorita Vigo product is the yellow rice!