Citrus Adobo Chicken Meal-Prep Bowls

• 190 g raw chicken breast — Boneless skinless chicken breast, raw
• 150 g (about 3/4 cup) — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 80 g — Low-sodium canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 80 g, cut into strips — Raw red bell pepper
• 60 g fresh orange, divided — Fresh orange
• 15 g (1 tbsp) — Fresh lime juice
• 10 g, finely chopped — Chipotle peppers in adobo
• 6 g (about 1 1/4 tsp) — Avocado oil
• 0.8 g (about 1/3 tsp) — Ground cumin
• 0.7 g (about 1/2 tsp) — Dried oregano leaves
• 0.7 g (about 1/4 tsp) — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Prepare the orangeZest the orange, squeeze 35 g juice, and dice the remaining 25 g flesh, keeping the zest separate.Look for: The zest is dry, the juice is free of seeds, and the flesh holds small pieces.Safety: Wash the orange before zesting.
2. 2Mix the citrus adoboStir the orange juice, lime juice, chipotle, oil, cumin, oregano, and salt until uniform.Look for: The mixture is thin and evenly red-orange.
3. 3Coat the trayHeat the oven to 425°F and coat the chicken, pepper, and diced orange with the adobo mixture on a rimmed pan.425°FLook for: Every piece carries a thin coating with no dry spice pockets.Safety: Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw chicken.
4. 4Bake the chicken and pepperBake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning the pepper once.22 min · 165°FLook for: The chicken reaches 165°F, the pepper is tender, and the orange is lightly caramelized.Safety: Verify 165°F in the thickest chicken piece.
5. 5Rest and sliceAdd the reserved zest, move the chicken to a clean board, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.5 minLook for: The chicken holds its juices and the zest remains fragrant.Safety: Use a clean board and knife.
6. 6Heat the rice and beansHeat the rice and black beans with 20 g water until steaming throughout.165°FLook for: No cold clumps remain and the mixture reaches 165°F.
7. 7Pack the bowlPack the rice and beans with the roasted pepper, orange, sliced chicken, and clean pan juices.Look for: The components remain distinct and carry a light glaze.
8. 8Cool before coveringLeave the packed bowl loosely uncovered for 5 minutes before sealing and refrigerating.5 minLook for: Heavy steam is no longer rising under the lid.Safety: Refrigerate the meal-prep bowl within 2 hours.