
Smarter Burrito Bowl
Blood Sugar: 5Servings: 4Preparation Time: 15minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:CalciumVitamin AFolate
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
177kcal
Sugar
1g
Fat
11g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
3g
Protein
12g
Carbs
8g
Sodium
242mg
Ingredients
- 900g / 2lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- to taste Sea salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 0.5 thinly sliced Red or yellow onion
- 1 thinly sliced Bell pepper
- 480ml / 2 cups Cooked rice
- 120ml / 0.5 cup Pico de gallo or salsa
- 120ml / 0.5 cup Guacamole or diced ripe avocado
- 180ml / 0.75 cup Shredded cheese
- 240ml / 1 cup Spring greens mix or chopped romaine lettuce
Preparation
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss 900g / 2lb boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1 tbsp / 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp / 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp / 1 tsp paprika. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Grill for 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before dicing.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp / 2 tbsp avocado oil, 0.5 thinly sliced onion, and 1 thinly sliced bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until tender and starting to char.
- Divide 480ml / 2 cups cooked rice among four bowls.
- Top each bowl with pepper and onion mixture, chicken, 120ml / 0.5 cup pico de gallo or salsa, 120ml / 0.5 cup guacamole or diced avocado, 180ml / 0.75 cup shredded cheese, and 240ml / 1 cup spring greens mix or chopped romaine lettuce.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
20% of RDI
Vitamin C
10% of RDI
Omega 3
4% of RDI
Vitamin A
63% of RDI
Calcium
11% of RDI
Folate
24% of RDI
Good to know
For a lower-carb version, use cauliflower rice instead of cooked rice and omit the beans. Additional add-ins can include black or pinto beans, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.
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