Chipotle-Lime Chicken Bowls w/Guacamole Traeger Recipe by Amanda Haas #tragergrills

Posted on 24 July 2023
By The Wild Olive
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We tried this delicious recipe on our Traeger with a Wild Olive twist! We added an “*” before the two items we used from The Wild Olive. This recipe can be modified for any grill. We hope you enjoy!

Recommended Pellets: Signature Pellet Blend

Prep Time: 30min
Marinade Time: 2-8hrs
Cook Time: 30min

Ingredients for serving size, 2-4 people

CHICKEN
Fresh squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 3 Tbs
Minced red onion 3 Tbs
Fresh mint leaves 2 Tbs
*Honey (Nature’s Sweet Farm @ The Wild Olive) 1 Tbs
Dried oregano 1 tbs
Cumin 1 tbs
Garlic, peeled 3 Cloves
Kosher salt 1 tbs
Freshly ground black pepper as needed
*Roasted Chile & Lime EVOO 1/2 Cup
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs 6 Whole

GUACAMOLE
Ripe avocados 2 Whole
Kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 tbs
Limes, juiced 2 Whole
Minced red onion 2 Tbs
Chopped cilantro 2 Tbs

BOWLS
Romaine lettuce, shredded 6 Cups
Black beans (15oz), rinsed, drained, and warmed 1 Can
Grilled or raw corn kernels 1 Cup
Sliced cherry tomatoes 1 Cup
Crumbled tortilla chips or strips 1 Cup
Shredded jack cheese or crumbled cotija cheese 1/2 Cup
Chopped mint 2 Tbs

STEP 1
To make the marinade, place the lime juice, chipotle, red onion, mint, honey, spices, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Add kosher salt & a fresh grinding of pepper. Pulse until fairly smooth. With the motor still running, add the oil & puree until all ingredients are combined. Taste, adding additional salt if necessary.

STEP 2
Place the chicken thighs in a glass bowl or large resealable bag for marinating. Add half of the marinade and coat the chicken thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours. Reserve the remaining half of the marinade.

STEP 3
To make the guacamole, place the avocados in a large bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt. Using a fork, pastry blender or potato masher, blend until the avocados are almost smooth, or to your desired consistency for guacamole. Add the lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Taste, adding more salt if necessary. To keep the color fresh for the guacamole, place a layer of plastic wrap directly on the top of the guacamole, making sure the entire surface is covered. Set aside until using (or up to 1 hour).

STEP 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger (or grill of choice) temperature to 400*F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

STEP 5
Once hot, place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grate, ensuring any extra marinade drips off into the bowl before placing it on the grill. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165*F, about 20 to 30 minutes.

STEP 6
Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes before dicing the chicken.

STEP 7
To assemble the bowls, place all of the lettuce in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the marinade. Taste, adding a little more oil if necessary to tone down the spice. Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 bowls, then add 1/4 of each of the other bowl ingredients in clusters around the bowl. Top with the chicken, a dollop of guacamole, and an additional drizzle of the marinade. Enjoy!

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