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Chicken Burrito Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a flavorful and customizable chicken burrito bowl packed with fresh ingredients and bold spices.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 400 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced approximately 2 cm ¾ inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp diced chipotle chilli in adobo sauce (can be substituted with 1 tsp smoked paprika or omitted)
  • 2 tomatoes finely diced (see note 1)
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 0.33 bunch coriander (cilantro), finely shredded (plus extra for garnish)
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 each lime, juiced

Cooked Rice

  • 450 g microwave rice (long-grain, brown, or Mexican)

Toppings

  • 1 each avocado, mashed
  • 150 g corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 180 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 100 g corn chips
  • 1 each jalapeno, sliced (optional)
  • to taste lime wedges (optional)

Chipotle Mayo

  • 125 g whole-egg mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp diced chipotle chilli in adobo sauce (can be substituted with ½ tsp smoked paprika)
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions 

  • Marinate the chicken with all marinade ingredients, coating evenly, then set aside.
  • Make pico de gallo by mixing diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
  • Prepare chipotle mayo by mixing mayonnaise with chipotle, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Set aside.
  • Cook the chicken in a pan over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked through, adding water to scrape up sticky bits.
  • Divide rice and chicken among bowls, then top with avocado, corn, black beans, chips, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and drizzle with chipotle mayo and extra lime if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer or add your favorite toppings.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: burrito, Chicken, Mexican