Description
A flavorful and easy Air Fryer Chicken Burrito Bowl featuring seasoned chicken breasts, seasoned pinto beans, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings like avocado and queso. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless & skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Lime juice of 1 lime
- Cilantro for garnish
Rice
- 3 cups cilantro lime rice
Beans
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Toppings
- 1 avocado thinly sliced or diced
- Homemade queso or shredded cheese
- Pico de gallo, esquites, roasted salsa verde, or restaurant style salsa
- Pickled red onion
- Diced tomatoes
- Pickled or fresh jalapeno slices
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them out to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken in a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle the taco seasoning over it. Use your hands to thoroughly coat the chicken with the seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and slice the chicken: Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then squeeze lime juice over it, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and dice into bite-sized pieces by slicing in one direction, rotating the board, and slicing again.
- Prepare the beans: While the chicken cooks, drain and rinse the pinto beans. Place a small pot on the stovetop over medium heat and add the beans along with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir occasionally and cook until warmed through. Season with salt to taste.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cilantro lime rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the diced chicken, seasoned beans, avocado, queso or shredded cheese, and your choice of salsa. Add any additional toppings like pickled red onion, diced tomatoes, jalapeno slices, or sour cream.
- Serve: Serve the burrito bowls hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs if preferred for juicier meat.
- You can use store-bought taco seasoning packets or homemade keto taco seasoning blend for convenience.
- Canned beans make this recipe quick, but using homemade Instant Pot pinto beans enhances the flavor if you have the time.
- Adjust salt according to taste after cooking chicken and beans.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as salsa varieties and pickled veggies to suit your palate.
