The bowl consists of shredded chicken with spicy rice. All are accompanied by sweet corn, creamy black beans, juicy tomatoes, and fresh arugula. Yummy!
Ingredients and Substitutes
COLD INGREDIENTS
Arugula (2 cups) – you can also use shredded kale, spinach, endive or Swiss chard. Even lettuce will do.
Grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup) – any tomato will do.
7-ounce can of corn, drained – you could also give chickpeas or beans a try here.
14-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained – feel free to try other beans as well.
SHREDDED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (1 lb) – turkey could work here too.
Salt (1/2 tsp)
Black pepper (1/4 tsp)
RICE
Basmati rice (1 cup) – any rice will work just make sure to cook according to instructions
Water (1.5 cup)
Paprika (1 tsp) – I wouldn’t skip this one
Cumin (1/2 tsp) – It is possible to use Italian seasoning instead.
Cayenne (1/4 tsp) – Chili powder works as well. Add more if you like it spicier.
Black pepper (1/4 tsp)
DRESSING
Caesar dressing (4 tbsp) – You can use the dairy-free option if dairy-free.
How to Make Chicken Burrito Bowls
Step 1. Place chicken breasts in a pot. Season with salt and black pepper and cover it with a good 1 inch of water.
Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat. Let the chicken simmer for around 15 minutes or so until it’s fully cooked.
Step 2. Let it cool down, and shred it with two forks.
Step 3. Rinse the rice. Cook it according to instructions and add in the paprika, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper 5 minutes before it’s fully cooked. Mix and let it cook for the remainder of the time.
Step 4. Fluff before serving!
Step 5. Divide arugula, sliced grape tomatoes, drained corn, and black beans into four glass containers. Add in chicken and rice.
Finally, drizzle with Ceasar dressing or any dressing of your choice. Pour the sauce mostly over the chicken to bring the flavors out.
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Are Burrito Bowls Healthy?
These Burrito Bowls are pretty healthy. That’s because they’re loaded with veggies, lean meat, and beans!
They taste just as good as your burrito takeout but are definitely much more nutritious, and have less sodium.
