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A vibrant and flavorful bowl packed with smoky shredded chicken tinga, zesty cilantro-lime rice, and fresh toppings. It's a satisfying, customizable meal that brings the taste of your favorite burrito joint right to your kitchen.
For 4 servings
Poach and Shred Chicken
Cook Cilantro-Lime Rice
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A vibrant and flavorful bowl packed with smoky shredded chicken tinga, zesty cilantro-lime rice, and fresh toppings. It's a satisfying, customizable meal that brings the taste of your favorite burrito joint right to your kitchen.
This mexican_american recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 889.21 calories per serving with 66.73g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prepare the Tinga Sauce
Simmer the Chicken Tinga
Assemble the Burrito Bowls
This recipe works wonderfully with shredded pork (carnitas), beef brisket (barbacoa), or a vegetarian version using crumbled tofu or chickpeas.
For a low-carb alternative, serve the chicken tinga and toppings over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce or cauliflower rice.
Incorporate sautéed bell peppers and onions (fajita style) into your bowl for extra flavor, color, and nutrients.
Omit the cotija cheese and sour cream, or use dairy-free alternatives to make the bowl suitable for a dairy-free diet.
The chicken provides high-quality lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, supporting immune function, and promoting a feeling of fullness.
With black beans, corn, and avocado, this bowl is packed with fiber, which aids in digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and contributes to heart health.
Avocado is a fantastic source of monounsaturated fats, which are known to support heart health by helping to reduce bad cholesterol levels.
The rice and corn provide complex carbohydrates that offer a sustained release of energy, keeping you fueled and focused throughout the day.
A single serving of this Chicken Tinga Burrito Bowl contains approximately 700-800 calories, depending on the exact portion sizes of toppings like avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
Yes, it can be a very healthy and balanced meal. It's packed with lean protein from chicken, complex carbohydrates from rice, fiber from beans and corn, and healthy fats from avocado. To make it even healthier, you can use brown rice, reduce the amount of cheese, and opt for Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Absolutely! This bowl is perfect for meal prep. You can cook the chicken tinga and cilantro-lime rice in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Assemble the bowls with fresh toppings just before serving.
The spice level is controlled by the chipotle peppers. For a milder version, use only one pepper and a little adobo sauce. For a spicier kick, add more peppers or even a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
If you can't find Cotija cheese, a good substitute is crumbled feta cheese, which offers a similar salty and crumbly texture. Mild queso fresco is another great option.
Yes, all the ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten-free. However, always double-check the labels on your canned goods, such as the chipotle peppers and black beans, to ensure they are not processed in a facility with gluten.