Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired chicken fajita burrito bowl brings zesty flavors straight from a California kitchen. Colorful layers of grilled chicken, seasoned rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauces create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 1 package (11 ounces / 311 grams) soft caramel candies, unwrapped
Dipping and Cream Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- Wooden sticks or skewers for dipping
Optional Toppings:
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed nuts (peanuts, almonds, or pecans)
- Mini marshmallows
- Sprinkles
- Crushed graham crackers
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Blend robust spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder with olive oil and lime juice to create a vibrant marinade for the chicken breasts.
- Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for a minimum of 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Preheat a grill pan to medium-high temperature, ensuring a hot surface for achieving perfect caramelization on the chicken.
- Grill the marinated chicken breasts until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes per side, verifying doneness with an internal temperature of 165F.
- Allow the grilled chicken to rest briefly before slicing into delicate, uniform strips.
- Simultaneously, warm olive oil in a separate skillet and introduce sliced bell peppers and onions, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the vegetables until they develop a tender texture and subtle char, creating a vibrant and flavorful fajita mix.
- Construct the burrito bowl by laying a foundation of fluffy rice, then strategically layer black beans, sautéed vegetables, and sliced chicken.
- Enhance the bowl with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream to elevate the overall taste profile.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper, more intense flavors that penetrate every fiber of the meat.
- Experiment with different spice blends like smoked paprika or adding cayenne for extra heat if you enjoy spicier profiles.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165F, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety.
- Substitute chicken with tofu, tempeh, or plant-based chicken alternatives for vegetarian and vegan diet adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 510 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg