Smarter Burrito Bowl

Smarter Burrito Bowl

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

177kcal

Sugar

Sugar

1g

Fat

Fat

10g

Fiber

Fiber

1g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

3g

Protein

Protein

12g

Carbs

Carbs

8g

Sodium

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

1. 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.
2. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before dicing.
3. 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.
4. Divide 480ml / 2 cups cooked rice among four bowls.
5. 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

Iron

35% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

86% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

10% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

2% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

2% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

86% of RDI

Folate

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.