The Ultimate Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup black breans, picked over and rinsed; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 small red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup); 5 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons); 1 medium jalepeno, seeded and minced (about 1 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of visible fat (about 1 pound total); 2 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons zest from 2 limes; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups uncooked rice; 1/4 teaspoon ground tumeric; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, flesh chopped; 1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup); 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (about 1/2 tablespoon); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Up to 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes (to taste); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 small red onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium jalapeno, minced (about 1/2 tablespoon); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed and coarsely chopped; Up to 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes (to taste); :; Iceberg lettuce; 3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated on large holes of box grater

Servings: persons

1 cup black breans, picked over and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 small red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
5 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons)
1 medium jalepeno, seeded and minced (about 1 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of visible fat (about 1 pound total)
2 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons zest from 2 limes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked rice
1/4 teaspoon ground tumeric
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, flesh chopped
1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (about 1/2 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Up to 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes (to taste)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 small red onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium jalapeno, minced (about 1/2 tablespoon)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed and coarsely chopped
Up to 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes (to taste)
:
Iceberg lettuce
3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated on large holes of box grater
Cooked corn kernels
Sour cream
Tortilla chips

1
In medium saucepan, cover beans with inch of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off heat and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans and return to pot. Add chicken broth, 1 cup water, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are fully tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Add water as necessary if beans become dry before they are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
2
: While the beans cook, bring chicken broth and 2 cups water to simmer in medium saucepan. Add chicken and simmer gently until just cooked through (160u00b0F), about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, tear into large shreds. Toss with lime juice and zest, and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3
: Combine rice with 4 cups water, turmeric, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce to lowest setting, and cook without disturbing for ten minutes. Remove from heat and let rest with cover on until ready to serve.
4
In medium bowl, gently mash avocado. Stir in onion, jalapeno, and oil. Season to taste with lime juice and salt.
5
: Place tomatoes in fine mesh strainer set over bowl. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let drain for 30 minutes. When ready to serve, shake tomatoes and discard excess liquid. Combine tomatoes, onion, oil, jalapeno, and cilantro. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
6
: Place beans, chicken, rice, guacamole, and salsa in separate serving bowls, along optional garnishes. Allow guests to put together their own bowls.

1416

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup black breans, picked over and rinsed, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 small red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup), 5 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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The Ultimate Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

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