Description
A flavorful and protein-packed Chicken Burrito Bowl with marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 3/4 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 1/2 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
- 1/2 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. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add the remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Sear the marinated chicken thighs for about 6 minutes on one side.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, which should take another 6 minutes. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Warm the black beans in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, seasoning with a pinch of salt.
- Clean the skillet, return it to heat, and add the remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil. Cook the corn for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
- Assemble the bowls with a layer of cilantro lime rice, topped with sliced chicken, corn, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocados, red onion, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Notes
Customize toppings as desired. Store leftovers in separate containers for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg