Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chicken Burrito Bowl is a healthy and flavorful dish with marinated chicken, rice, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into strips
For the cilantro lime rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
To assemble
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ small red onion chopped
- Guacamole or diced avocado
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Set aside.
- In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork, then mix in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
- To assemble the Chicken Burrito Bowl, layer rice and lettuce in a bowl.
- Top with cooked chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and avocado or guacamole.
Notes
- Swap chicken with beef or shrimp if desired
- Add jalapeños for extra heat
- Serve with tortilla chips for crunch