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Chicken Burrito Bowls

5 from 1 vote
Serves: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Spiced Chicken

  • 4 -6 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Guacamole

  • 2 large avocados
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • Juice from 1/2 lime or lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt u0026 pepper, to taste
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Harissa Honey Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Pinch smoked paprika
  • Salt u0026 pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • 1 can black beans, drained (15 oz)
  • 2 cups frozen roasted corn or 1 can, drained (15 oz). If using frozen, defrost in the microwave for 1 minute.
  • Chopped lettuce or cabbage

Directions

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in a bowl with the olive oil and the listed spices. Set aside while your chop and prep your ingredients. I air-fried my chicken, but if you plan to bake it, preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Cilantro Lime Rice- Heat a pot on medium heat and add in the uncooked rice with the tsp of olive oil. Stir it together for 1-2 minutes, then add in the crushed garlic. Pour in two cups of water, raise the heat to high, cover the pot and let the water come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the rice cook for about 15-20 minutes, until all the water has evaporated.
  3. Remove the pot from the flame and let the rice sit for 10 minutes, then fluff it with a fork. Mix in the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro and salt. Adjust the salt to your liking and set aside.
  4. Guacamole- Mash the avocado in a bowl and add in the lime juice, diced red onion, cilantro and spices. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  5. Air-fried Chicken- Place your chicken thighs on your air-fryer rack and air-fry on 375 F for 15 minutes. *Cook time may vary depending on your air fryer. Depending on which air-fryer you have, you may want to place a piece of foil or parchment underneath the basket or air-fryer rack. To bake, add the chicken to a sheet-pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken on an oiled skillet for about 5 minutes per side.
  6. Once ready, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into smaller pieces.
  7. Harissa Honey Vinaigrette- Add the dressing ingredients to a blender, or to a jar if using an immersion blender. Blend everything until smooth.
  8. Assemble your bowls- Add shredded lettuce to a bowl along with the cilantro lime rice, cooked chicken, black beans, guacamole, corn and the harissa honey dressing. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.