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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)

  • 1.75 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)

cilantro lime rice (1 batch)

  • 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)

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 to marinade, coat well, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat skillet, cook chicken 6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F, then rest.
  • Warm black beans in a saucepan, season with salt.
  • Cook corn in skillet until golden, 3-4 minutes.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, corn, beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocados, onion, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and customize toppings to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken