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High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Street Taco Bowls - Fast, Flavorful, and Satisfying

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Rotisserie chicken: 1 whole chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 4–5 cups)
  • Street taco seasoning: 2–3 teaspoons (or a mix of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt)
  • Limes: 2–3, for juice and wedges
  • Cooked rice or cauliflower rice: 3–4 cups (white, brown, or cilantro-lime style)
  • Black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • Corn: 1 cup (frozen, canned, or fresh; optional to char)
  • Red onion: 1 small, finely diced
  • Cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo: 1–2 cups
  • Avocado: 1–2, diced or sliced
  • Fresh cilantro: 1 small bunch, chopped
  • Jalapeño: 1, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Greek yogurt or light sour cream: 1 cup
  • Salsa or hot sauce: Your favorite
  • Cotija or shredded Mexican cheese: 1/2–1 cup (optional)
  • Olive oil: 1–2 tablespoons
  • Salt and pepper: To taste

Method
 

  1. Prep the base: Warm your rice or cauliflower rice. For extra flavor, toss with lime juice, chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Shred the chicken: Remove skin and bones. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. You’ll want about 4–5 cups total.
  3. Season the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in the shredded chicken with street taco seasoning and a squeeze of lime. Cook 2–3 minutes to warm and bloom the spices. Add a splash of water if it looks dry.
  4. Warm the beans and corn: Heat black beans with a pinch of salt and cumin in a small saucepan. For the corn, sear in a dry skillet until lightly charred, or simply warm through.
  5. Chop the toppings: Dice red onion, slice jalapeño, halve cherry tomatoes (or prep pico), cube the avocado, and chop cilantro.
  6. Make a quick crema: Stir Greek yogurt with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a little taco seasoning or hot sauce until smooth.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Start with rice, add a big scoop of seasoned chicken, then top with black beans, corn, tomatoes or pico, red onion, avocado, and jalapeño.
  8. Finish with flavor: Spoon on the yogurt-lime crema, sprinkle cilantro, add cheese if using, and hit it all with fresh lime juice and salsa or hot sauce.
  9. Taste and adjust: Add salt, pepper, extra lime, or more seasoning to balance brightness and heat.