Rotisserie Chicken Dinner
Easy Rotisserie Chicken with Black Beans, Jasmine Rice, Avocado, & Cilantro Chimichurri
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Category
Quick & Easy / Weeknight Meals
Cuisine
Latin-inspired
Author:
Chef Braz
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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$$ Chili Seasoning for a smoky, Southwest-inspired kick
- Balanced, colorful, and satisfying—perfect for busy professionals
Ingredients
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1 tsp Tiger Life Gourmet Kick A$$ Chili Seasoning
- 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, broken down into pieces (breast, thighs, legs, wings)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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1 can black beans
- ½ lime (juice)
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1 clove garlic
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¼ cup dice onion
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1 tsp Valentina hot sauce
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Cilantro Chimichurri Ingredients
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½ cup fresh cilantro
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2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
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½ lime (juice)
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1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
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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.
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Recipe Note
This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want a real meal but don’t have time to cook from scratch. Everything comes together quickly with just a few fresh touches, proving that convenience doesn’t have to mean boring.