Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced 1/2-inch 
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet), about 3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1-1/2 limes, divided
Optional additions: drained and rinsed black beans, pico de Gallo, guacamole or avocado, diced peppers, shredded lettuce, onions, jalapenos, or olives. 

For the Rice
2 cups water
1 cup long grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Avocado Lime Sauce
1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1/2 medium avocado
1/6 of a teaspoon of salt, or to taste

Optional additions: drained and rinsed black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole or avocado, diced peppers, shredded lettuce, onions, jalapenos, or olives. This can be served over any grain, such as quinoa or brown rice. 

Directions
   For the avocado sauce, combine sour cream, juice of half a lime, avocado, and salt in a small blender or mini food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water to reach the desired consistency. Refrigerate for serving.
   Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear and place it in a medium saucepan. Add the water, bay leaf and salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce to low and cover. Let cook 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the chicken, taco seasoning, and ½ tablespoon oil. Squeeze half of a lime over the chicken and toss well to coat.
   In a 10-inch skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no pink remains.
   Remove the lid from the rice, discard the bay leaf, and add cilantro. Squeeze half of a lime over the rice and stir to combine.
   To serve, divide the rice, chicken and any additions to four bowls. Drizzle with avocado lime sauce.

Nutrition Info (Nutritional information does not include additions):
Calories: 506 | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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