Chicken Burrito Bowls

Move over take out. This Mexican dish will hit all the right flavors and is packed with healthy fats, good fiber, lean protein, and powerful antioxidants to keep your body fueled and ready to go. Pair it with some pineapple along with salsa, guacamole, and tortilla chips for even more fun! 

 

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Chicken Burrito Bowls


Ingredients

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Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • Water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
  • Pepper

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 4 tsp taco seasoning (see homemade recipe below)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Burrito Bowl

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red pepper, sliced
  • ½ large onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup avocado, cubed
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup red or black beans
  • ¾ cup salsa or fresh tomato
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh lime juice

Dressing (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons prepared ranch seasoning mix dry
  • 1 tomatillo
  • ½ jalapeno (seeds removed)
  • ½ cup regular mayo

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions, adding a pinch of salt. Once cooked, stir in lime juice and a pinch of pepper and fluff with a fork.
  3. Cut chicken into strips, pat moisture off, and rub with taco seasoning.
  4. Warm oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes. Flip to the other side and cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F), Set aside to cool for 10 minutes then cut into strips.
  5. Heat corn and beans as directed on the package.
  6. To assemble: Divide the rice, chicken, bell pepper, corn, beans, onion, and avocado into four equal bowls. Drizzle dressing (optional) on top and enjoy. 

Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

You can easily make your own taco seasoning as well with a few ingredients you likely already have on hand. Just mix together, then store your taco seasoning in an air-tight container.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

 

 

 

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