Name: Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe Easy Fresh Delicious
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 29 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup loosely packed cilantro; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 Tbs. lime juice; 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tsp. white wine vinegar; ¼ tsp salt; 1 ¼ pound raw chicken breasts diced into 1 inch chunks; 3 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups prepared brown rice I use frozen; 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped; juice of 1 lime; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 head romaine lettuce chopped; 1 – 12 ounce bag fire roasted corn prepared; 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved; 1 can black beans drained and rinsed

Description

This Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a protein-rich meal topped with a tangy cilantro-lime dressing.

Ingredients

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1 cup loosely packed cilantro
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbs. lime juice
2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
¼ tsp salt
1 ¼ pound raw chicken breasts diced into 1 inch chunks
3 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups prepared brown rice I use frozen
3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
½ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce chopped
1 – 12 ounce bag fire roasted corn prepared
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1 can black beans drained and rinsed

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Instructions

Blend all the dressing ingredients together in a food processor or blender until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a bowl, mix taco seasoning, brown sugar, and cornstarch, then stir in olive oil.
Coat the diced chicken with the spice and oil mixture evenly.
Place the chicken in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space for air flow.
Cook the chicken for 9 to 12 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees internally.
Prepare rice according to package instructions, then mix warm rice with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Assemble each bowl by dividing chicken, corn, black beans, rice, tomatoes, and lettuce into four portions.
Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over each bowl and serve.

Notes

Stovetop Directions For Chicken: This recipe can also be prepared on the stovetop by cooking the seasoned chicken chunks in oil over medium heat until fully cooked
This is a meal prep friendly and quick recipe perfect for busy nights

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Category: Main Meal
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken burrito bowl
Calories: 262
Sugar: 4.2 g
Sodium: 164.6 mg
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 49.8 g
Protein: 13.7 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg