Name: Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls: Easy Fresh Recipe
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

Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls: Easy Fresh Recipe

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This recipe for Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls is quick and packed with fresh ingredients and protein. The cilantro-lime dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep.

Author: Eleanor Royal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Yield: 4 large chicken burrito bowls 1x
Category: Main Meal
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Mexican

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 in a food processor or blender until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a bowl, mix taco seasoning, brown sugar, and cornstarch, then stir in olive oil until combined.
Coat the diced chicken evenly with the spice and oil mixture.
Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space for air to circulate, and cook for 9 to 12 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
Prepare the rice as per package instructions, then stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt while warm.
Divide chicken, corn, beans, rice, tomatoes, and lettuce evenly among bowls and drizzle with the cilantro-lime dressing before serving.

Notes

Stovetop cooking instructions for chicken are provided in the recipe notes
This dish is meal prep friendly and ready in about 30 minutes

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

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