Description
Flavorful and healthy chicken burrito bowls featuring air-fried or pan-seared seasoned chicken breast served over cilantro lime rice with fresh vegetables, beans, avocado, and a zesty chipotle aioli dressing. This quick and satisfying bowl is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons oil
Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked white or cilantro lime rice
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1/4 large red onion, diced
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime
- Chipotle aioli, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F if using that method. If pan-frying, prepare a large sauté pan and heat oil over medium heat.
- Slice Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner pieces for quicker and more even cooking.
- Mix Herbs and Spices: In a small bowl, combine salt, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder to create the seasoning blend.
- Season Chicken: Place chicken slices in a shallow bowl and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture on top. Press the spices into the chicken, flip, and repeat with the remaining seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: For air frying, place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and drizzle with oil. Air fry for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For stovetop cooking, heat oil in the sauté pan and cook chicken for 7-8 minutes, flipping midway, until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Assemble Burrito Bowls: In four bowls, evenly distribute the cooked rice, chopped romaine, beans, corn, diced red onion, and halved tomatoes. Slice cooked chicken and add to the bowls.
- Add Avocado and Garnish: Slice the avocado and add to each bowl. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the top. Finish by drizzling with chipotle aioli to taste.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice to make this dish healthier or fit dietary preferences.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, pan-frying the chicken works just as well.
- Adjust the seasoning amounts if you like your food spicier or milder.
- Cilantro lime rice can be made by mixing cooked rice with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
- Chipotle aioli can be substituted with sour cream or plain yogurt if preferred.
