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Tequila lime chicken, avacodo, cut into slices. Plus a scoop of corn and a some sour cream placed in a white bowl on top of cilantro rice.
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Tequila Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl

They are loaded with tender chicken, beans, corn, peppers and cheese.  It’s easy, healthy and makes a gorgeous meal that everyone will love.
Course Entrees
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword burrito bowl, grilled chicken
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 640kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans corn, drained
  • 1-2 avocados diced
  • 1 red sweet pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Cilantro Lime Garlic Rice
  • Tortilla chips or flour tortillas
  • Sour cream and salsa for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together tequila, lime juice, chipotle pepper, garlic, salt, and cilantro
  • Pour marinade into a large bowl, then add chicken, store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  • On a hot grill cook chicken, about 6-8 minutes on each side or until internal temp reaches 154 degrees and juices run clear. Then remove from grill, rest for 10 minutes. Slice. Add more salt and lime juice to taste if needed.
  • While the chicken is resting add peppers to the grill and roast a couple of minutes on each side until softened. Slice.
  • Assemble burrito bowls
  • Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Store any leftover chipotle in the freezer until ready to use in another recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 865mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 5g