Description
Vibrant and protein-packed Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (cubed)
- 3 cups chopped kale or lettuce of choice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Chopped fresh cilantro (to taste)
- 1 small avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 medium lime (lightly zested and freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Whisk together apple cider vinegar, spices, minced garlic, fresh cilantro, and avocado oil in a large bowl. Add cubed chicken and marinate for a few minutes or overnight. Heat remaining avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 12-15 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Lightly massage kale with olive oil and salt. Divide the massaged kale into 4 bowls, then layer each with tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cooked rice, finishing with a sprinkle of cilantro.
- Blend the sauce: In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Final assembly: Let chicken cool briefly, then add to the bowls. Drizzle with avocado lime sauce or keep it separate until serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, serve with tortilla chips. Great for meal prep, store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg