Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

Ingredients – serving 4

Southwest chicken

Marinade: blend together and add 1 1/2-pound diced chicken breast, diced. 

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
Burrito Bowls
  • 3 cups chopped lettuce of choice
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • chopped fresh cilantro to taste

Avocado Lime Sauce

  •  1 small avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 medium lime lightly zested and freshly squeezed 
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

 Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to pan and cook the marinated chicken for 12-15 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Assemble the bowl. Divide the black beans, cilantro rice, corn, chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with salsa and avocado sauce.