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Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl
A flavorful and hearty bowl combining seasoned chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Sauces and Preserves
- 2 tablespoons smokey sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Citrus and Spices
- 1 lime lime (juiced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 bell peppers trimmed, seeded, and sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup cilantro (minced)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Quinoa and Broth
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion (peeled and diced)
- 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh or pickled jalapeños (chopped, optional)
Additional Toppings
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
- Lime wedges Lime wedges
- Sour cream Sour cream
- Shredded cheese Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the chicken with spices and lime juice, then shred.
- Sauté onions and peppers until tender, then set aside.
- Cook quinoa in water or broth until fluffy.
- Assemble bowls with chicken, quinoa, beans, vegetables, and toppings.
- Serve with lime wedges, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices and lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking.