These simple but delicious Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls come together quickly and easily. These bowls combine zesty cilantro-lime rice with cilantro-lime chicken, corn, pinto beans, red onions, and avocado, making them not only filling but tasty as well.
In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, sugar, and cilantro. Toss well to combine until all the thighs are coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
On medium heat, heat up your skillet (preferably cast iron) with olive oil before adding in the chicken thighs, smooth side down and then cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary. Be sure to add more oil for the second batch.
When done, assemble the bowls by combining the cilantro lime chicken with the rice, pinto beans, red onions, corn, and half (or one) avocado. Top off with a wedge of lime.