Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainCholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl Recipe

Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time1h
Serves4

Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken with pico de gallo, cilantro lime rice, black beans, sour cream, and cotija cheese.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Cilantro Lime Rice

Pico de Gallo

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine the Cholula hot sauce, Cholula sweet sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.

Cilantro Lime Rice Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of white rice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

  2. 4

    Flavor the Rice

    Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Pico de Gallo Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Bowl

    In a bowl, layer the cilantro lime rice, black beans, sliced Cholula hot & sweet chicken, pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese on top. Serve immediately.

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