1-First, prepare the chicken by mixing the marinade. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 finely chopped chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 1 ½ pounds of chicken breast strips and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to soak up the flavors.

2-Next, focus on the cilantro lime rice. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice, then cook it with 1 ½ cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt in a pot over medium heat. Once done, stir in the zest of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and ¼ cup chopped cilantro for that zesty kick.

3-First step: Marinate the chicken as described and set it aside. Preheat your oven or pan for even cooking.

4-Second step: While the chicken marinates, cook the rice according to the package, adding the lime and cilantro at the end for extra taste.

5-Third step: Cook the chicken strips in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until they’re golden and fully done. For a twist, you can grill them if you prefer that smoky flavor.

6-Fourth step: Prepare the assembly ingredients by chopping 1 head of romaine lettuce, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 avocado, and ½ small red onion.

7-Fifth step: In another pan, warm 1 cup thawed frozen corn and 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed black beans.

8-Sixth step: Layer everything in a bowl starting with the rice, then add the chicken, veggies, and toppings. This method keeps the bowl fresh and appealing, perfect for any meal.