Mojito Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
481 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Mexican, International
Mojito Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls
Description
This recipe centers on chicken breasts marinated in a mojo-style sauce combining fresh lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and spices like paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. The marinade imparts bright, slightly smoky flavors reminiscent of a mojito cocktail.
The chicken is cooked in a skillet until browned and fully cooked, while bell peppers are sautéed separately until softened and charred slightly. Brown rice is flavored with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper to add a fresh citrus note. Warmed black beans and corn add protein and sweetness to the bowl.
A cilantro lime dressing made with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt adds an herbaceous, tangy finish when drizzled over the assembled bowl.
The dish can be customized with toppings like avocado, guacamole, sour cream, or cheese. Variations in beans and rice types are possible based on preference. The bowls serve as a balanced meal with protein, vegetables, and grains.
Ingredients
Mojito Lime Marinade:
- 2 lime juiced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Chicken Bowls:
- 4 chicken breast skinless and boneless, medium
- 1 - 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup brown rice cooked
- 1 lime juiced, small
- 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 6 - 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped or shredded
- 2 bell pepper cut into strips, large
- 1 cup black beans warmed
- 1 cup corn kernel warmed, frozen or fresh
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup Pico de Gallo fresh or salsa
- avocado guacamole, sour cream, lime, cheese, optional toppings
Cilantro Dressing:
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lime juiced (about ⅓ cup, medium
- 2 tablespoon cilantro finely minced
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, mix together all the mojito lime marinade ingredients. Add in chicken, seal the bag and shake until chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 1.5 hours.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5 - 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest on a plate. Do not cut it yet.
- Meanwhile, add the sliced peppers to the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly charred. Add more olive oil if needed and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the cooked brown rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm the black beans and corn according to the package instructions. I recommend heating beans in saute pan on low with the bean juice from the can.
- Make the dressing by whisking together all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings based on your preference.
- Slice the chicken breasts.
- Assemble bowls by adding lettuce as the base of each bowl, then evenly dividing and topping each with cilantro lime rice, warmed black beans, warmed corn, sauteed bell peppers, red onion, pico de gallo or salsa, chicken slices, and avocado slices. Sprinkle some cheese on top if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute brown rice with white rice, vegetable rice, or your preferred grain for the base.
- Black beans can be swapped with pinto beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, or other beans of choice.
- Adjust spices by using Mexican taco seasoning if desired for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 733mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1266mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8447IU | 169% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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