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Chicken Burrito Bowl: A Flavor-Packed Mexican-Inspired Feast


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful and hearty chicken burrito bowl packed with tender spiced chicken, fresh pico de gallo, creamy avocado, and a zesty chipotle mayo. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.


Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

  • 400 g (14 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (about 2 cm / ¾ inch pieces)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic

  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated puree)

  • 1 tbsp diced chipotle chili in adobo sauce (or substitute 1 tsp smoked paprika, or omit)

Pico de Gallo:

  • 2 tomatoes, finely diced (or 200 g / 7 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered)

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • bunch coriander (cilantro), finely shredded, plus extra for garnish

  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes

  • Juice of ½ lime

To Serve:

  • 450 g (1 lb) microwave rice (long-grain, brown, or Mexican)

  • 1 avocado, mashed

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

  • 1 cup (180 g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 100 g (3½ oz) corn chips

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

  • Lime wedges (optional)

Chipotle Mayo:

  • ½ cup (125 g) whole-egg mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp diced chipotle chili in adobo sauce (or ½ tsp smoked paprika)

  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes

  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

  • 1 tbsp lime juice


Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken:
    In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, sea salt, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, tomato paste, and chipotle chili. Add diced chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate 15 minutes.

  2. Cook the chicken:
    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. Make the pico de gallo:
    In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, sea salt, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

  4. Prepare chipotle mayo:
    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chipotle chili, sea salt, black pepper, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  5. Assemble the bowls:
    Heat rice according to package instructions. Divide rice among bowls. Top with cooked chicken, corn kernels, black beans, pico de gallo, mashed avocado, jalapeño slices, and corn chips.

  6. Serve:
    Drizzle chipotle mayo over the bowls and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Chipotle chili in adobo adds smoky heat but can be omitted for milder flavor.

Corn chips add crunch but can be skipped for a lighter meal.

Swap chicken breast for thighs for juicier meat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: chicken burrito bowl, chipotle chicken, Mexican bowl, avocado burrito bowl