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Healthy Ground Chicken Burrito Bowls - Fresh, Fast, and Full of Flavor

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4–1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional, for heat)
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, richer flavor)
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or cilantro-lime cauliflower rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Greek yogurt or light sour cream, for topping
  • Salsa or pico de gallo, for topping
  • Optional add-ons: shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños, shredded cheese, green onions

Method
 

  1. Prep the base. Cook your rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff and set aside. If using cauliflower rice, toss with a squeeze of lime and pinch of salt.
  2. Sauté the aromatics. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Brown the chicken. Add ground chicken. Break it up with a spatula and cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  4. Season it right. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Simmer with tomato. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir and let it simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly. Finish with lime zest and half the lime juice. Taste and adjust salt, heat, and acidity with more lime.
  6. Warm the beans and corn. In a small pot or microwave-safe bowl, warm black beans and corn with a pinch of salt and a splash of water for 1–2 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
  7. Prep the fresh toppings. Dice bell pepper, halve tomatoes, slice avocado, and chop cilantro. Set out salsa and Greek yogurt.
  8. Assemble the bowls. Add a scoop of rice to each bowl. Top with the seasoned chicken, black beans, and corn. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, avocado, and any extras. Spoon on salsa and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Finish with cilantro and the remaining lime juice.
  9. Serve. Enjoy warm. Offer hot sauce at the table if you like extra kick.