Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast, halved horizontally to even thickness
• 1 cup white rice
• 1.5 cup pinto beans, canned, drained, and rinsed
• 2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup pico de gallo
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup hot sauce
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
• 2 cup chicken broth

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the spice blend.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub both sides evenly with the spice mixture.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. CAUTION: Oil will be hot. Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet.
5. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown.
6. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes on the second side until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
7. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
8. While the chicken cooks, rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
9. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
10. Add the rinsed rice to the boiling broth, stir once, and reduce heat to low.
11. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
12. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the pinto beans for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
13. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and drizzle with lime juice.
14. To assemble each bowl, divide the white rice between serving bowls as the base.
15. Add a portion of the warm pinto beans to each bowl.
16. Top with the sliced chicken breast.
17. Add chopped lettuce on top of the chicken.
18. Spoon pico de gallo over the lettuce.
19. Add a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of hot sauce to each bowl.
20. Serve immediately while warm.

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