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Burrito Bowls with Chicken

Name: Burrito Bowls with Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs chicken; 1/4 cups olive oil; 1/2 cups lime juice; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cups water; 1 1/2 tsp smoked hot paprika; 2 tbsp chili powder; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1/3 cups cilantro; 1 lime; salt and pepper to taste; 15 oz black beans; 1/2 cups salsa; 1 avocado; 1/4 cups sour cream; 1/2 cups romaine lettuce

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Total Time: 50 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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Craving a fresh and satisfying meal? Our Burrito Bowls with Chicken are the answer! Packed with tender grilled or shredded chicken and a colorful assortment of fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, flavorful corn, and tangy lime, these bowls are as versatile as they are delicious. Customize yours for a healthy and exciting meal any night of the week.

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Burrito Bowls with Chicken

Author: admin Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Mexican Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 50 mins

Best Season: Fall, Winter, Spring

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

1 ¹⁄₄ lbs chicken (thighs, skinless)
¹⁄₄ cups olive oil
¹⁄₂ cups lime juice
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Kosher salt
¹⁄₄ tsp ground cumin
2 garlic cloves
¹⁄₄ cups water
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp smoked hot paprika
2 tbsp chili powder

Bowl Ingredients

3 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
¹⁄₃ cups cilantro (chopped)
1 lime (juiced)
salt and pepper to taste
15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
¹⁄₂ cups salsa (or pico de gallo)
1 avocado (thinly sliced)
¹⁄₄ cups sour cream
¹⁄₂ cups romaine lettuce (shredded)

Instructions

Chicken Marinade

To prepare the marinade, pour the lime juice, olive oil and water into a large resealable bag. Add the garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder.
Seal bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the bag of marinade, seal and place in fridge - marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

Meal Preparation

Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Chop the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
Place the rice or quinoa in a large bowl; add the cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat the rice evenly.
Divide the rice between 4 bowls. Arrange the chicken, beans, salsa, avocado, sour cream and lettuce on top of the rice. Serve immediately.

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Hello, I'm Ryan, a skilled and enthusiastic amateur cook! I find joy and fulfillment in the kitchen, and find delight in sharing my family creations with others. Keep it delicious!