Chicken Burrito Bowl

How to Make Chicken Burrito Bowl

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1. Toss the chicken with 1 tbsp of the oil, the lime juice, chipotle, cumin, oregano, garlic and salt, and marinate for 20 minutes.

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2. Cook the rice according to the packet, then stir in half of the coriander and a squeeze of lime juice and keep it warm.

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3. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 minutes on each side, until charred and cooked through to 74°C / 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes and slice.

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4. Warm the black beans in a small pan with the cumin and a splash of water for 4 minutes.

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5. Mix the sweetcorn, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, most of the lime juice and the remaining coriander for the salsa.

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6. Mash the avocados with a pinch of salt and the last of the lime juice.

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7. Divide the rice between four bowls and top with chicken, beans, salsa, guacamole, lettuce and cheese, and finish with sour cream.

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Tips for Making Chicken Burrito Bowl

• Keep the components separate in the bowl. Each one is best against the others, and mixed together they lose their contrast.
• Do not marinate for hours. The acid in lime juice turns chicken firm and chalky if it sits too long, and 20 minutes is plenty.
• Squeeze lime over the avocado. It keeps the guacamole green, and it brightens everything in the bowl.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

What to Serve with Chicken Burrito Bowl

• Tortilla chips
• Pickled jalapeños
• Fresh lime slices

Storing & Reheating Chicken Burrito Bowl

Store the components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days, with the guacamole only 1 day, for meal prep. Reheat the chicken, rice and beans and add the cold parts fresh.

Chicken Burrito Bowl FAQ: Common Questions

Chicken Burrito Bowl Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.