Description
Discover how to make a flavorful Lemon Garlic Chicken Burrito Bowl with this easy recipe. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 45 ml)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked rice (185 g)
- 2 cups chicken broth (480 ml)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (425 g)
- 1 cup corn kernels (165 g)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (about 15 g)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Coat the chicken evenly, cover, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add rice to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, and cover.
- Cook rice for 18-20 minutes or until tender and broth is absorbed.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place in the oven.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through, at 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
- Assemble the burrito bowl by placing rice as the base.
- Top with sliced chicken, black bean mixture, and any remaining marinade as dressing.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
