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Chipotle-Style Burrito Bowl Recipe

Delicious burrito bowl made with low calorie ingredients.
Course Main dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Keyword burrito bowl, burrito bowl recipe healthy, chipotle burrito bowl, low calorie burrito bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 348kcal
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 4 oz . skinless , boneless grilled chicken breast
  • 1/2 head of Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/3 cup Goya black beans
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for the caramelized onion
  • 1 med. yellow onion, cut into slices
  • 1 green onion , chopped
  • 1/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt , like Fage
  • 2 tbsp Pace salsa
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp Penzey's salsa and pico seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , coarsely chopped
  • grape tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

  • Use a heavy skillet to caramelize a finely sliced onion with 1 tbsp vegetable oil, using low temperature, 15 to 20 mins.
  • Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans, then add to the onions along with 1 tbsp. Penzey's salsa and pico seasoning, or similar, 1/8 tsp. cayenne, and a pinch of salt, keep warm.
  • Lightly coat the chicken breast with olive oil, then season all sides with your choice of chipotle style seasoning, (I used Penzey's chicken taco seasoning)
  • Grill chicken breast in a heavy skillet or cast iron grill pan on high heat, smooth side down for 2 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over, lower the heat to low, cover the skillet for 6 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature is at least 140°, remove to a plate then rest the chicken 5 minutes covered before slicing.
  • Assemble the ingredients in a bowl first putting the romaine on the bottom, mixing in some chopped cilantro.
  • Put the beans on top of the lettuce, then add the sliced grilled chicken breast, the yogurt and salsa, then garnish with chopped green onion, more cilantro, and a few halved grape tomatoes.
  • Serve warm

Notes

  1. To caramelize the onion, start with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet on low to medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook while occasionally stirring until the onion is a light brown color. This may take 15 to 20 minutes. 
  2. You can make your own Chipotle-style seasoning with 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. sweet paprika, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. dry oregano, 1/2 tsp. coarse salt, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper.
  3. Store leftover ingredients separately in an airtight container for up to 4 days refrigerated.
  4. Nutrition information is for one burrito bowl using the ingredients in the recipe card. Brown rice is a good addition to the bowl and would add about 110 calories per 1/2 cup. Season the rice with additional Chipotle style seasoning and lime juice for flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal