Chicken Marinade For Burrito Bowls
If you're a fan of burrito bowls, you know that the secret to a delicious bowl is in the marinade. Chicken is the perfect protein for burrito bowls, and marinating it can really take your dish from good to great. In this article, we'll be sharing our favorite chicken marinade for burrito bowls. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken that's perfect for topping your burrito bowl.
What You'll Need
Before we get started, here's what you'll need:
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
These ingredients should be fairly easy to find at your local grocery store. If you don't have fresh lime juice, you can use bottled lime juice instead. Just make sure to avoid using lime juice from concentrate as it can have a slightly different flavor.
Add all of the ingredients to a large ziplock bag or a shallow dish and whisk them together until well combined.
Marinating the Chicken
Once you've mixed your marinade, it's time to add the chicken. Place the chicken in the ziplock bag or shallow dish and make sure it's fully coated with the marinade. If you're using a ziplock bag, try to get as much air out of the bag as possible before sealing it. This will help the marinade to coat the chicken more evenly.
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to eight hours. The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes, but we recommend marinating it for at least an hour.
Cooking the Chicken
When you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it's cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it's cooked through.
Assembling Your Burrito Bowl
Once your chicken is cooked, it's time to assemble your burrito bowl. Here are a few ingredients you can use:
- cooked rice
- black beans
- corn
- diced tomatoes
- diced avocado
- diced red onion
- shredded lettuce or cabbage
- shredded cheese
- salsa or hot sauce
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
Add your desired ingredients to a bowl and top with sliced chicken. Drizzle with additional lime juice and hot sauce, if desired. Enjoy!
Now you have the perfect chicken marinade for your burrito bowl. This recipe is easy to make and will take your burrito bowl to the next level. Try it out for your next meal and let us know how it goes!