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Easy 30-Minute Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe with Fresh Avocado Perfect for Quick Meals

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A quick and flavorful chicken burrito bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh avocado, and vibrant toppings, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinating and cooking)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or brown rice
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)
  • Optional extras: shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until water runs clear. Add rice to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water or chicken broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes for white rice or 40-45 minutes for brown rice. Avoid lifting the lid. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. Place chicken pieces in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, pepper, and juice of 1 lime. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  5. While chicken cooks, dice avocado, tomato, and red onion. Rinse and drain black beans and corn. Chop cilantro.
  6. Assemble bowls by spooning rice into each bowl. Top with cooked chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomato, red onion, avocado, and sprinkle cilantro. Add optional extras like cheese, sour cream, or hot sauce as desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning. Marinate chicken for at least 5 minutes for best flavor. Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch. Add fresh avocado last to avoid browning. Store leftover avocado with lime juice and cover tightly to keep fresh.

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