February 2, 2017 By Sara 52 Comments

Burrito Bowls with Chicken

Name: Burrito Bowls with Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the chicken:; 1 1/4 pounds NatureRaised Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; ¼ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1-2 tablespoons chili powder (depending on the heat level of your chili powder. I use a mild chili powder so I do the full 2 tablespoons.); 3 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves; the juice of 1 lime; salt and pepper to taste; 1 15- ounce can of black beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo; 1 avocado (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup light sour cream; 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce

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These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinnertime staple at your house!

It’s a new year, and like many other people, I’ve been busy working on ways for my family to lead a healthier lifestyle. We’ve been going for long walks on the weekends, eating more fresh fruits and veggies, and have been eating out less. When we eat at Mexican restaurants, my husband and I often order chicken burritos, but they’re often loaded with tons of cheese, hidden oils and those giant tortillas are chock full of calories. My homemade burrito bowls are a lighter version of the restaurant favorite. I’ve made some swap outs to make this recipe more wholesome and my family loves it just as much as the original!

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The star of these burrito bowls is the grilled marinated chicken. I prefer to use NATURERAISED FARMS® FRESH BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS, which I find in the fresh meat section at Sam’s Club. This chicken is 99% fat free and contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives so I can feel good about feeding it to my family.

I marinate my chicken in a simple mixture of olive oil, lime juice and spices, then toss it on the grill. If it’s too cold to fire up the grill outside, you can use a grill pan or skillet on the stovetop, or broil the chicken.

While my chicken is cooking, I put together the rest of the ingredients for these burrito bowls. I make a simple cilantro lime rice as the base – you can use white rice, brown rice, or even quinoa if you prefer! I place the rice in a bowl and top it with the cooked and cubed chicken, fresh salsa, black beans, avocado, lettuce and a bit of light sour cream.

I buy my fresh salsa at the store and simply open up a can of black beans to save some time. You can customize your burrito bowl by using pinto beans instead of black, adding roasted veggies, or using some light shredded cheese instead of sour cream. I often set out all the ingredients at the table and let each family member assemble their own bowl, my kids think that’s so fun!

Recreating healthier versions of restaurant favorites at home has been a great start to my goal of eating out less in 2017. With less visits to restaurants, more exercise and extra fruits and veggies at every meal, my family is making strides towards living a healthier lifestyle.

These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinner time staple at your house!

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