Friday, July 17, 2020

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Bowl



This has all the works of the sumptuous chicken burrito bowl they serve at Chipotle Restaurant including the delicious cilantro lime rice. Added plus is the quick and easy preparation of the chicken thanks to the Instant Pot. 

 Instant Pot Chicken and Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl 



Chicken

  • 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless 
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or use 1/4 tsp each garlic, onion, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powders, salt and black pepper
  • 1-16 oz jar salsa
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 

Mix the seasonings at the bottom of the pot. Then roll the chicken  breasts or thighs in the seasoning. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes and quick release.


Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2-1 cup chopped cilantro
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.


Salad Bowl

  • lettuce leaves, chopped coarsely
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • chicken prepared above
  • cilantro lime rice prepared above
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, radishes, grape tomatoes, avocado, chicken and the rice in individual  bowls.  Top the salad with green onions.



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