Chipotle's original burrito bowl was created in 1993 when a customer couldn't finish their burrito and asked for it deconstructed.
Loaded Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowl
Dive into a fiesta of flavors with our Loaded Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowl! This vibrant dish combines tender shredded chicken, zesty lime-infused rice, and a rainbow of fresh toppings that will tantalize your taste buds. Whip it up in no time for a wholesome dinner that's as satisfying as it is simple!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- avocadooptional
- cherry tomatoes
- lime
- red onion
- fresh parsley
- red & yellow pepper
- sweet potato
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- sour cream (240 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- paprika
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add diced sweet potatoes and season with olive oil, Cajun, paprika, salt & pepper and then add to the air fryer for 25 minutes.
- 2
To the same bowl add 2 chicken breasts and season with a big squeeze of lime, Cajun, garlic powder, salt & pepper and then air fry for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- 3
Whilst the chicken & sweet potato cook, add red & yellow peppers to a frying pan and season with Cajun, garlic powder and cook until soft.
- 4
To make the salsa add chopped cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh parsley and a squeeze of lime.
- 5
When the chicken is cooked, shred it and serve it on top of the sweet potatoes with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and fresh parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry sweet potatoes at 400°F and shake the basket every 8-10 minutes to ensure even browning through the Maillard reaction, which peaks at 300-400°F.technique400°F, shake every 8-10 minutes
- ✓Check chicken internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F, then let it rest 3-4 minutes before shredding so collagen partially breaks down and fibers separate cleanly.timing165°F, rest 3-4 minutes
- ✓Salt your diced sweet potatoes 15 minutes before air frying to draw out surface moisture, creating crispier edges through better dehydration.technique15 minutes
- ✓Cook peppers over medium-high heat (350-375°F pan surface) without overcrowding to achieve proper caramelization rather than steaming.equipment350-375°F pan surface
- ✓Add lime juice to your salsa just before serving because the acid will break down tomato cell walls over time, making it watery within 30 minutes.timing30 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Chipotle's original burrito bowl was created in 1993 when a customer couldn't finish their burrito and asked for it deconstructed.
Loaded Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowl
Dive into a fiesta of flavors with our Loaded Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowl! This vibrant dish combines tender shredded chicken, zesty lime-infused rice, and a rainbow of fresh toppings that will tantalize your taste buds. Whip it up in no time for a wholesome dinner that's as satisfying as it is simple!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- avocadooptional
- cherry tomatoes
- lime
- red onion
- fresh parsley
- red & yellow pepper
- sweet potato
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- sour cream (240 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- paprika
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add diced sweet potatoes and season with olive oil, Cajun, paprika, salt & pepper and then add to the air fryer for 25 minutes.
- 2
To the same bowl add 2 chicken breasts and season with a big squeeze of lime, Cajun, garlic powder, salt & pepper and then air fry for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- 3
Whilst the chicken & sweet potato cook, add red & yellow peppers to a frying pan and season with Cajun, garlic powder and cook until soft.
- 4
To make the salsa add chopped cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh parsley and a squeeze of lime.
- 5
When the chicken is cooked, shred it and serve it on top of the sweet potatoes with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and fresh parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry sweet potatoes at 400°F and shake the basket every 8-10 minutes to ensure even browning through the Maillard reaction, which peaks at 300-400°F.technique400°F, shake every 8-10 minutes
- ✓Check chicken internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F, then let it rest 3-4 minutes before shredding so collagen partially breaks down and fibers separate cleanly.timing165°F, rest 3-4 minutes
- ✓Salt your diced sweet potatoes 15 minutes before air frying to draw out surface moisture, creating crispier edges through better dehydration.technique15 minutes
- ✓Cook peppers over medium-high heat (350-375°F pan surface) without overcrowding to achieve proper caramelization rather than steaming.equipment350-375°F pan surface
- ✓Add lime juice to your salsa just before serving because the acid will break down tomato cell walls over time, making it watery within 30 minutes.timing30 minutes