Red Rice Bowl with Guava-Chipotle Glazed Chicken, Cumin Zucchini and Avocado-Chive Cream
A warm, satisfying lunch bowl featuring seared chicken glazed with guava and chipotle, served over aromatic red rice with cumin-sautéed zucchini and a smooth avocado-chive cream. Original, balanced, and full of sweet, smoky, and fresh contrast.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken breast, medium cubes (skinless)
- 700 g Cooked red rice (puede prepararse with antelación)
- 400 g Zucchini, half-moons (fresh)
- 120 ml Guava puree (without semillas)
- 30 g Chopped chipotle pepper in adobo (ajustar to taste)
- 120 g Red onion, finely chopped (divided)
- 12 g Garlic, minced (divided)
- 200 g Ripe avocado (for the cream)
- 120 g Plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
- 16 g Chives, chopped (divided)
- 45 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed, divided)
- 45 ml Olive oil (divided)
- 4 g Ground cumin (divided)
- 2 g Sweet paprika (for the chicken)
- 60 ml Chicken stock or water (for aflojar the glaseado)
- 15 g Fresh cilantro, chopped (for the arroz)
- 8 g Salt (or to taste, divided)
- 2 g Black pepper (or to taste, divided)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, half of the garlic, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest.
- 2
2. In a small bowl, mix the guava puree, chopped chipotle in adobo, and chicken stock or water until you have a thick but pourable glaze. Set aside.
- 3
3. For the cream, blend or mash the avocado with the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, half of the chives, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Chill until needed.
- 4
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the red onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and sear for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and 74°C.
- 5
5. Reduce the heat to medium, pour the guava-chipotle glaze over the chicken, and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring, until the chicken is glossy and coated. Remove from the heat.
- 6
6. In another skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining red onion, the remaining garlic, and the zucchini. Season with the remaining cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but still slightly firm.
- 7
7. Place the cooked red rice in a small saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the fresh cilantro, the remaining chives, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Warm over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, fluffing with a fork.
- 8
8. If you prefer a hotter bowl, you can keep the chicken and zucchini in a preheated oven at 200°F and 95°C for 5 minutes while assembling the bowls.
- 9
9. Divide the red rice among 4 bowls. Top with the cumin zucchini and glazed chicken. Finish with spoonfuls of avocado-chive cream and serve right away.
Chef tips
For deeper flavor, let the chicken brown well before adding the glaze. If the guava puree is very sweet, balance it with a few extra drops of lime. The avocado cream stays greener longer if stored with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface or in an airtight container.
Substitutions
You can swap the red rice for brown rice. Greek yogurt can be replaced with thick plain yogurt. If guava is unavailable, use mango puree with an extra teaspoon of lime juice to keep the contrast. Chives can be replaced with the green part of scallions.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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