Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowls
 
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Delicious chicken burrito bowls full of flavor. Using quinoa in the place of rice in these burrito bowls packs more protein and fiber into your dinner.
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Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 3 large chicken breasts, cut into thin, bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp granulate sugar
  • ½-1 tsp lemon or lime juice
  • The Best Quinoa Recipe
  • TOPPINGS:
  • Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing
  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Red Onion, finely chopped
  • Cucumber, diced
  • Black Beans, drained
  • Avocado, sliced or diced
  • Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing a day in advance or an hour or two before serving.
  2. Next, start cooking the Quinoa Recipe.
  3. While the quinoa is cooking, begin making the chicken taco meat. In a large skillet, heat the oil and add chicken pieces.
  4. Add the salt and ground black pepper, and saute over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink.
  5. Next, add the cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir well and continue to saute for another 5 minutes or until meat is completely cooked.
  6. As the last step, add the sugar and lemon or lime juice. Saute until the chicken has a nice, slight browning to it. Remove from heat.
  7. Prepare the bowls by adding a serving of quinoa to the bottom of your bowl, then the chicken, and top with your choice of toppings and a drizzle of Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/chicken-quinoa-burrito-bowls/