Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe offers a flavorful, healthy, and quick meal option featuring juicy chipotle-seasoned chicken thighs cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Served over rice with black beans, shredded lettuce, avocado slices, and salsa, it's a vibrant and satisfying dish that can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
Bowl Ingredients
- Rice, for serving (approximately 3 cups cooked)
- Black beans, for serving (1 1/2 cups cooked or canned, rinsed)
- Shredded lettuce, for serving (1 cup)
- Avocado, sliced, for serving (1 medium avocado)
- Salsa, for serving (1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and olive oil. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Insert the crisper plate into the air fryer basket. Select the preheat function and set the temperature to 385 degrees Fahrenheit. Start the preheat cycle.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs onto the preheated crisper plate in a single layer. Set the air fryer to the air fry function at 385 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through if possible, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes for juices to redistribute, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the Burrito Bowls: Serve the sliced chicken over cooked rice and black beans. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and salsa to taste. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be adjusted from 1/2 to 1 tablespoon based on desired spice heat.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier results; chicken breasts can be substituted but may cook faster.
- Preheating the air fryer helps achieve even cooking and a nice sear on the chicken.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- To make this dish gluten free, ensure salsa and beans have no added gluten ingredients.
- Adding fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or shredded cheese can add extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
