Can I cook the chicken in advance?

Yes. Cook and shred the chicken up to 3 days ahead, store covered in the refrigerator, and reheat gently before serving.

What can I use instead of Monterey jack cheese?

Cheddar, cotija, Oaxaca, or queso fresco all work well. Cotija adds a tangy, crumbly texture closer to authentic Mexican style.

How do I season the chicken?

The recipe calls for cumin in the beans; season the chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt before cooking for authentic taco flavor.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes. Replace the chicken with seasoned black beans, pinto beans, or crumbled tofu cooked with the same spices.

How long does this keep as leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. The rice and beans last longest; lettuce and pico de gallo are best eaten fresh.

Chicken Taco Plate with Rice and Beans

Name: Chicken Taco Plate with Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp vegetable oil, separated; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tsp cumin; 1 cup white rice; 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 lime; ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; 1 cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought

1

Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Vacuum seal chicken with 1 tbsp vegetable oil, place in a Suvie pan, cover with water, and insert into the bottom zone of Suvie.

2

Stir 1 can black beans, 2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper together in a second Suvie pan and place in the top zone of Suvie. Input settings and cook now or schedule.

3

Set Bottom Zone: Sous Vide at 155°F for 1 hour, 30 minutes. Set Top Zone: Sous Vide at 155°F for 1 hour, 30 minutes.

4

Place 1 cup jasmine rice in the Suvie rice pot (black handles). Cover pot with lid and place inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring the pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now or schedule.

5

Set Suvie Starch Cooker Settings: Rice, Long Grain, 1 Cup.

6

Just before the chicken finishes cooking, tear the romaine into bite size pieces. Juice half the lime into a medium bowl and whisk in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to make a simple vinaigrette. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.

7

Remove rice from your Suvie and pour the beans into the pot, stirring to incorporate. Squeeze remaining lime half over the rice and beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8

Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss the romaine in the vinaigrette and then divide between plates. Divide rice and beans between plates and top with Monterey jack. Divide chicken between plates and spoon pico de gallo over each serving.