Can Cilantro Lime Burrito Bowl Dressing be made in advance?u003cbr/u003e

Yes! The dressing will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (as long as you use fresh yogurt). Use any extras in wraps, as a dip or even as a fun topper for roasted vegetables.

Can I substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs?u003cbr/u003e

Of course! Chicken thighs are delicious in burrito bowls. Since the chicken is diced prior to cooking, you can follow the recipe directions exactly as written.

Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Description

This healthy chicken burrito bowl recipe + fresh cilantro lime dressing is easy and delicious! Each bowl is loaded with protein + fresh ingredients and topped with a tangy, cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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FOR THE CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING:

1 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbs. lime juice
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt

FOR THE CHICKEN:

1 1/4 pound raw chicken breasts, diced into 1" chunks
3 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil

FOR THE CILANTRO LIME RICE

2 cups prepared brown rice (I use frozen)
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt

FOR THE BURRITO BOWLS:

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 - 12 ounce bag fire roasted corn, prepared
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

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Instructions

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender. Blend/pulse until smooth. You may need to scrape the edges of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Chicken: (stove top instructions in recipe notes)

Heat air-fryer to 400 degrees.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine taco seasoning, brown sugar and cornstarch.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the spices, mix well.
Toss chicken in the oil/spice mixture until coated on all sides.
Arrange chicken on the air fryer basket or rack in a single layer, leaving a little space so the air can circulate. Airfare for 9-12 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Cilantro-Lime Rice:

Cook rice according to package directions and then pour warm rice into a medium mixing bowl. Add cilantro, the juice of 1 lime and salt. Mix well.

Assemble Bowls:

Into each of 4 bowls, add 1/4 of the chicken, corn, beans, rice, tomato and lettuce. Top with cilantro lime dressing. Enjoy!

ASSEMBLY: To each bowl, add 1/4 of the Romaine, 1/4 of the corn, 1/4 of the slice cherry tomatoes, 1/4 o the diced chicken. Drizzle with cilantro-lime dressing.

Notes

Stove-Top Directions For Chicken: Move over Chipotle, this healthy chicken burrito bowl recipe + fresh cilantro lime dressing is easy and delicious! Each bowl is loaded with protein + fresh ingredients and topped with a tangy, cilantro-lime vinaigrette. A simple, meal prep friendly recipe that's table ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Category: Main Meal
Method: Stovetop Or Airfryer
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken burrito bowl
Calories: 262
Sugar: 4.2 g
Sodium: 164.6 mg
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 49.8 g
Protein: 13.7 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg