Name: Meal Prep Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Seasoned Black Beans and Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 can chipotles in adobo sauce; 1 tbsp cumin; 2 tablespoons garlic; 1 tbsp salt; 14 ounces zucchini; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 0.25 yellow onion; 0.5 green pepper; 1 can black beans; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

Meal Prep Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Seasoned Black Beans and Zucchini

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Meal Prep Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Seasoned Black Beans and Zucchini

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

1 can chipotles in adobo sauce

1 tbsp cumin

2 tablespoons garlic

1 tbsp salt

14 ounces zucchini

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons avocado oil

¼ yellow onion

½ green pepper

1 can black beans

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

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For the chicken

Tenderize your chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer or pounder.

In a bowl, place the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and use a fork to crush the chipotle peppers a little bit. Add salt, oregano, cumin, and minced garlic into peppers and sauce. Mix well.

Place all items in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Double bag to avoid leakage if you want. Let chicken marinate for 12-48 hours.

Grilling is the best method of cooking this chicken. Let some sauce drip off before cooking on a hot grill for 30-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

For the zucchini

Mix oregano, salt and oil in a small bowl. Drizzle or use a pastry brush to cover all spears with oil and spices.

Grill zucchini for about 3 minutes on each side, or until tender with grill marks.

For the black beans

In a small sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, pepper, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are translucent.

Add black beans, cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir and let simmer for 6-7 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Maximize Chipotle Flavor 🌶️
Blend your chipotles in adobo sauce with avocado oil and garlic into a smooth paste before marinating; this ensures even coating and deeper smoke penetration into the chicken breast.
Prevent Dry Chicken 🍗
Pound chicken breasts to even ½-inch thickness and marinate for 4-8 hours (not longer, as acid breaks down proteins); grill over medium heat and pull at 165°F internal temperature to maintain juiciness.
Perfect Zucchini Char ✨
Slice zucchini lengthwise into ¼-inch planks, pat completely dry, and oil directly on the grill grates rather than the vegetable to achieve deep caramelization without sogginess.
Bean Flavor Layering 🫘
Toast your cumin and oregano in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the black beans; this blooms the spices and intensifies their warmth for complex, professional-level seasoning.
Strategic Meal Prep Storage 🥡
Keep chipotle chicken separate from beans and zucchini in your containers to prevent moisture transfer; assemble fresh each morning for optimal texture and prevent the chicken from absorbing excess liquid.