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Chicken Burrito Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and customizable chicken burrito bowl packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste) Salt and black pepper
  • 1.75 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)

Other ingredients

  • 1 batch cilantro lime rice
  • 2 ears fresh corn (shucked and kernels cut from cobs)
  • 1.5 cans black beans (with liquid undrained)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
  • 2 roma tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 medium avocados (chopped)
  • 6 Tbsp chopped red onion
  • 0.5 cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
  • 6 Tbsp Mexican hot sauce (e.g., Tapatio or Valentino)

Instructions 

  • Combine lime juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken thighs to marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, and sear chicken for 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest the chicken.
  • Warm black beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat, season with salt.
  • Cook corn in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, corn, beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocados, red onion, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add fresh lime juice just before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken