Rotisserie Chicken Dinner
Easy Rotisserie Chicken with Black Beans, Jasmine Rice, Avocado, & Cilantro Chimichurri
There are some nights when cooking from scratch just isn’t realistic, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. On busy days, I love picking up a rotisserie chicken on the way home from work and turning it into a complete meal with a few fresh ingredients. This recipe is all about making convenience feel gourmet—crispy seared chicken pieces, smoky black beans with a squeeze of lime, fluffy jasmine rice, and a bright cilantro chimichurri that ties it all together.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses store-bought rotisserie chicken (hello, time saver!)
- Ready in 30 minutes or less
- Seasoned with Kick A$$ Chili Seasoning for a smoky, Southwest-inspired kick
- Balanced, colorful, and satisfying—perfect for busy professionals
- Author
- Chef Braz
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 6
- Category
Quick & Easy / Weeknight Meals
- Cuisine
Latin-inspired
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Tiger Life Gourmet Kick A$$ Chili Seasoning
- 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, broken down into pieces (breast, thighs, legs, wings)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can black beans
- ½ lime (juice)
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup dice onion
- 1 tsp Valentina hot sauce
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ lime (juice)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup green onions (about 2 medium stalks)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
- Prep the Chicken: Break down the rotisserie chicken into individual pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook the Beans: Drizzle olive oil in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and onions. Saute for 1 minute. Add the black beans with ½ tbsp Kick A$$ Chili Seasoning, lime juice, and hot sauce of choice. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork.
- Make the Cilantro Chimichurri: In a small blender, combine cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, green onion, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until well combined.
- Assemble the Plate: Serve seared chicken pieces with a scoop of jasmine rice, black beans, and dress fresh avocado and tomato with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of Kick A$$ Chili seasoning. Garnish with cilantro chimichurri over the top.