Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

 

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

 

A low-carb, flavorful bowl filled with smoky chicken, clean greens, and cauliflower rice—a healthful twist on a conventional burrito bowl.

Ingredients (Serves 2–three)

Chicken:

2 chicken breasts (approximately four hundred g), sliced into strips

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lime

Cauliflower Rice:

1 medium cauliflower head, grated or pulsed in a meals processor

1 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to flavor

Toppings:

½ cup black beans (optional)

1 cup corn kernels (clean, canned, or roasted)

1 bell pepper, diced (crimson, yellow, or orange)

1 small crimson onion, diced

1 avocado, sliced

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Optional extras: salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, integrate olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the fowl strips within the combination till absolutely covered. Let it marinate for 15–20 mins if time lets in to deepen the taste.

 2. Cook the Chicken:

Heat a skillet over medium-excessive warmth. Add the hen strips and cook for 5–7 mins in keeping with aspect till completely cooked and barely charred. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Prepare the Cauliflower Rice:

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium warmness. Add the grated cauliflower, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for five–7 mins until soft but nevertheless barely corporation. Alternatively, roast in the oven at two hundred°C (four hundred°F) for 15 mins for a smoky flavor.

4. Prepare the Toppings:

While the hen and cauliflower rice are cooking, dice the bell pepper and onion. Slice the avocado, chop the cilantro, and heat the black beans and corn if preferred.

Five. Assemble the Bowl:

Start with a base of cauliflower rice. Layer the cooked chook strips on pinnacle, observed by black beans, corn, bell pepper, and onion. Add avocado slices, sprinkle sparkling cilantro, and squeeze lime over the pinnacle. Add optional toppings like salsa, Greek yogurt, or shredded cheese for your taste.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Serve without delay at the same time as warm. Each bite combines smoky, spicy bird with the freshness of greens and the light, fluffy texture of cauliflower rice.

Tips for Extra Flavor

Chipotle Sauce: Mix 2 tbsp Greek yogurt with 1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce for a creamy, smoky drizzle.

Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne to the chook marinade.

Veggie Boost: Include shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, or roasted zucchini for extra nutrition.

Meal Prep: Store chicken, cauliflower rice, and toppings one by one within the refrigerator for up to a few days. Assemble bowls sparkling to maintain textures intact.

This bowl is an ideal aggregate of protein, fiber, and vibrant vegetables, making it enjoyable and guilt-free. Its smoky, tangy taste mimics your preferred burrito bowl however with fewer carbs thanks to cauliflower rice.