Chicken Burrito Bowls Meal Prep | Episode 10

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

Place a large saucepan over high heat and add 350 grams of washed basmati rice and 700 milliliters of cold water with sea salt flakes to taste.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 14 minutes undisturbed.

In a mixing bowl, add 750 grams of boneless skinless chicken thighs and season with 2 teaspoons each of garlic powder and onion powder, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, sea salt flakes, and cracked black pepper.

Massage the seasoning into the chicken thighs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Transfer to a preheated oven at 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake for 16 minutes.

Slice 5 large roma tomatoes into strips and then dice them into medium to large pieces.

Peel and slice 1 large onion into thin slices, then dice into small pieces.

Slice 1 jalapeno, optionally removing seeds, and dice into small pieces.

Roughly chop 10 grams of coriander (cilantro) if using.

Juice 2 large limes and add half of the juice to a bowl with the diced tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, coriander, sea salt flakes, and cracked black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.

Slice 2 ripe avocados, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Season with sea salt flakes and the remaining lime juice, then mash together.

Turn off the heat for the rice, keeping the lid on for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before dicing or slicing as desired.

Assemble the bowls starting with the rice, then add the chicken, smashed avocado, and optionally top with sour cream or Greek yogurt and sriracha mayo or hot sauce.

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