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Chicken Burrito Bowl

This colorful and customizable Chicken Burrito Bowl is a delicious and healthy meal option that brings a taste of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen, perfect for busy weeknights.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 chipotle chilis chipotle chilis in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into strips

For the Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 lime lime zested plus 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

For Assembly

  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1 avocado avocado chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 small red onion chopped

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a large bowl, stir together avocado oil, lime juice, chopped chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to pan. Cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare the Rice

  • In a pot of boiling water, add salt and rice. Return to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15-18 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork, then toss in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and additional salt to taste.

Assemble the Bowl

  • In a serving bowl, arrange rice and lettuce at the bottom. Top with cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, avocados, corn, black beans, and red onions.

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for a deeper flavor. Experiment with different toppings like cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños. Use brown rice or a mix of grains for a healthier option. If you like it spicy, add more chipotle chilis or a dash of hot sauce.
Keyword Chicken Burrito Bowl, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Mexican Cuisine, Quick Meal