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Chicken Burrito Bowls (Chipotle Copycat)


Ingredients for the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 TBLSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground chili pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Ingredients for the Burrito Bowls:

  • 1 cup dry white rice
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup canned corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream 
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese

Ingredients for the Salsa:

  • 1 TBLSP chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tomato chopped
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 TBLSP white vinegar
  • 4 TBLSP lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt


Classic Chipotle-style fajita vegetables
  • slice bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) 
  • and red onions into thin strips. 
  • Toss them with 1 TBLSP of oil
  • 1/2 tsp of dried Mexican oregano
  • and salt
  • Grill over medium-high heat 
  • for about 7 minutes until slightly softened with a slight char, but still tender-crisp.

Instructions for the Chicken:

  • Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Add the olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil.
    • 2 TBLSP extra virgin olive oil,1 tsp ground paprika,1 tsp ground cumin,½ tsp ground chili pepper,½ tsp kosher salt,½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add the seasoned chicken, and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.

Instructions for the Burrito Bowls:

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
    • 1 cup dry white rice
  • To make the salsa, add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and mix well until combined.
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro,½ tomato,½ onion,2 tablespoons white vinegar,4 tablespoons lime juice,⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Evenly divide the chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice, and cooked chicken into serving bowls.
    • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce,1 cup canned corn,1 cup canned black beans
  • Add the salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese on top of the chicken burrito bowls. Enjoy!
    • 1 avocado,¼ cup sour cream,¼ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese

Notes

  • If you like your salsa extra smooth, you can pulse all the ingredients in a blender for 10-15 seconds.
  • Save time by using rice packets, which only take 90 seconds to cook!
  • Make low-carb burrito bowls by replacing the rice with cauliflower rice.
  • The ingredients and measurements are simply suggestions.  You can add/swap any ingredients to customize these burrito bowls.
  • Storage: Store chicken burrito bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It’s best to store ingredients separately and assemble fresh.

Source: https://easychickenrecipes.com/copycat-chicken-burrito-bowl/#wprm-recipe-container-2776

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