Chicken & Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Spicy Green Sauce

• doses: 6 servings
• tempo ativo: 30 minutes
• tempo total: 2 hours

Ingredientes

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lime zest, from two limes (save the limes for the green sauce)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1¼ teaspoons ancho chili powder

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

1¼ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons honey

2 pounds chicken tenderloins (or boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even ½-inch thickness)

1 jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and roughly chopped (reserve the seeds; see note)

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 clove garlic, roughly chopped

½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's

¼ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Fresh corn, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, beans, cilantro

About 4 cups cooked quinoa, basmati rice, or cilantro lime rice

Instruções

Combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon freezer bag. Close the bag and squish the marinade around to mix. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated. Seal the bag and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Clean the grill and preheat to high. Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. (Alternatively, you can spray the grates generously with a non-flammable cooking spray.) Place the chicken on the grill and cook, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning only once. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend into a smooth sauce. Taste and then blend in some of the reserved jalapeño seeds to add heat, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Scoop warm rice or quinoa into bowls and top with grilled chicken, optional toppings, and green sauce.

Note: When it comes to the grain base, you can make your own or buy pre-made from the store (frozen or microwave options make life easy!) The rice recipes are linked above. To make your own quinoa, you'll need 1½ cups pre-washed quinoa (or rinse it before cooking) and ¾ teaspoon salt. To cook, add the quinoa, salt, and 2⅔ cups water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked. You'll know it is done when the little "tails" sprout from the grains. (Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water if the quinoa is not cooked by the time all the liquid is absorbed.)

Note: After touching the seeds of the jalapeño pepper, be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.

Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately 3 Tbsp. of the oil is absorbed by the chicken while marinating.

Informação Nutricional

• Tamanho da Dose: 1 bowl (data does not in
• Calorias: 627
• Gordura Total: 33 g
• Gordura Saturada: 6 g
• Colesterol: 62 mg
• Sódio: 701 mg
• Carboidratos Totais: 53 g
• Fibra Alimentar: 5 g
• Açúcares Totais: 3 g
• Proteína: 29 g