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Cumin Chicken Burrito Bowl (30 minute meal)

A bowl of cilantro rice, juicy air-fried chicken, veggies and salsa on top! You can also add all these ingredients into tortillas for tacos or wrapped in a burrito! Make extras for dinner and additional meals!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword burrito bowl, cumin chicken burrito bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Winnie Kison

Ingredients

Cilantro Rice

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

Cumin Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons chicken broth

Toppings/Sides

  • Chopped romaine lettuce
  • Pico de gallo/diced tomatoes
  • Corn
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Black or pinto beans
  • Salsas, sour cream, cheese

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken breasts by adding all ingredients into a ziploc or bowl to cover. Place into fridge to marinate while you prepare the rice and chop up toppings/sides. 
  • Prepare cilantro lime rice; wash rice + add into rice cooker with water and 2 bay leaves. When done cooking, mix in fresh lime juice, sea salt and cilantro.
  • Take chicken breasts out of fridge and air-fry at 380F for 10 minutes, flip and air-fry for another 10 minutes. Insides should no longer be pink. Dice into cubes.
  • Assemble bowls with romaine and rice as the base. Top with tomatoes, corn, avocado, cheese, air-fried cumin chicken and salsa!