Chicken Burrito Bowls + Cilantro-Lime Rice #BurritoBowlsAreLife . makes 2 bowls…
Chicken Burrito Bowls + Cilantro-Lime Rice ?
#BurritoBowlsAreLife .
makes 2 bowls/servings
Ingredients:
Cilantro Lime Rice:
½ cup brown rice
¾ cup water
2-3 Tbsps chopped cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
½ Tbsp coconut oil, or clarified butter
½ tsp sea salt.
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Guacamole:
1 ripe avocado
1-2 Tbsps fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Juice of half fresh lime
1 tbsp red onion, minced
¼ jalapeno pepper, minced
¼ tsp ground cumin
sea salt and pepper to taste.
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Burrito Bowl:
2 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, marinated in 2 tsp. taco seasoning and 1 Tbsp. avocado oil, or olive oil and pan-fried
About 2 cups mixed greens
2 oz black, or kidney beans
2 oz fresh or frozen organic corn, thawed
1 roma tomato, or 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
Red onion minced, for garnish
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Jalapeno pepper, sliced for garnish.
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Instructions:
Rinse the rice under cold water for a minute until the water runs clear.
Heat the coconut oil in a small sauce pan, then add the cilantro and the rice to the mixture and saute for a minute.
Add the water to the small sauce pan, bring to a boil, then let simmer on low heat, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is soft. Add the lime juice and stir the rice to blend everything together.
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Meanwhile, make the guacamole. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork to your desired consistency.
Add, cilantro, lime juice, red onions, jalapeno, cumin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and mix again until all the flavors are well blended.
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In medium size bowls, divide everything in half and layer the bowls, starting with the mixed greens. Then, add the beans, corn, cooked rice, tomatoes, pan-seared chicken, and guacamole.
Garnish with red onions, fresh cilantro and jalapeno, if you desire.
Enjoy cold or warm!
❤Rachel
