Fiesta Chicken Burrito Bowl — FULL RECIPE
Alright, Squad — time for something fun!
Here’s a simple way to level up your next meal using Pepper Breath:
Fiesta Chicken Burrito Bowl
(Turn your kitchen into a taqueria!)
What you need:
For the chicken:
▶ 3 tablespoons lime juice
▶ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▶ 1 tablespoon cumin
▶ 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
▶ 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
▶ 1 ½ teaspoons ground white pepper
▶ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (normal is fine, too)
▶ 1 teaspoon chili powder
▶ ¾ teaspoon salt
▶ ½ teaspoon MSG (optional, but recommended)
▶ 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
For the cilantro-lime rice:
▶ 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
▶ 1 ½ cups water
▶ ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
▶ 1 lime (zested plus 2 tbsp fresh lime juice)
▶ ¼ cup cilantro(chopped)
To assemble:
▶ Romaine lettuce (chopped)
▶ Pico de gallo
▶ Sweet corn (rinsed and drained)
▶ Black beans (rinsed and drained)
▶ Guacamole or diced avocado
▶ Sour cream
▶ Whatever else your little heart desires as a topping
Instructions:
1. To make the chicken, stir together 2 tablespoons of oil, lime juice,
chopped chilies, Pepper Breath, and spices in a large bowl. Add chicken
and toss to coat. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or
up to overnight.
2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place the chicken thighs on a lined and
greased baking sheet.
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (165°F internal), putting the oven to broil for the last 6-7 minutes of cooking.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside for about 5-10 minutes to rest
(pro move: pour the pan juices on the chicken to keep it extra
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (165°F internal), putting the oven to broil for the last 6-7 minutes of cooking.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside for about 5-10 minutes to rest
(pro move: pour the pan juices on the chicken to keep it extra
moist. Sorry for anybody that doesn’t like that word…), then dice up.
3. To make the rice, add salt and rice to a pot of boiling water. Return to a
boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice
is tender, 15-18 minutes. (Alternatively, you can use a rice cooker.
This is the preferred method.)
Uncover and fluff with a fork, then toss in lime
This is the preferred method.)
Uncover and fluff with a fork, then toss in lime
zest, lime juice, cilantro, and additional salt to taste.
4. To assemble, arrange rice and lettuce in the bottom of a serving bowl and
top with the chicken, diced tomatoes, guacamole or diced avocados, corn,
black beans, red onions, and more Pepper Breath (duh).
Want an even quicker version?
(Sometimes you wanna party without all the hassle)
Use pre-packed chicken (rotisserie, grilled strips, or even frozen fajita chicken)
tossed with some Pepper Breath and microwave ready cilantro lime rice, prepare
according to instructions on package, and assemble.
Breathe easy and get ready to have a fiesta in your mouth.
Try it out, take some pics, and tell us how it goes! Bonus points if you go heavy on
the sauce…
This is the kind of stuff we’re all about — simple food, bold flavor, zero boredom.
Look forward to more recipes in the future, and let us know if you have any trusty go-
to creations you’d like to share!
