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Burrito Bowls with Chicken

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/burrito-bowls-chicken/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 1 1/4 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder

The base and toppings

  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa
  • cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime juice of
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded romaine lettuce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by mixing lime juice, olive oil, water, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, and chili powder in a resealable bag.
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the rice or quinoa with cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Divide the rice mixture among four bowls and top with chicken, beans, salsa, avocado, sour cream, and lettuce.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
684
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
61g
Total protein
55g
Sodium
585mg
Cholesterol
121mg

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