These Paleo Chicken Burrito Bowl are packed with tons of flavor and goodies! Bite size seasoned chicken thighs, zesty cauliflower rice, sautéed peppers and onions plus an easy guac make these bowls healthy, filling, and a family favorite. Whole30 and keto friendly.
I’m currently on a Mexican food kick and have been making guacamole constantly – I can’t get enough of it!
That’s obviously not a problem, except for the fact that avocados are pricey and tricky to buy perfectly ripe.
And of course WAITING for guacamole is sometimes just not an option, you know?!
Anyway, my loaded paleo burrito bowls are on repeat and I knew I had to make a chicken version that’s just as epic, maybe even better.
So here we are! With a chicken burrito bowl that’s insanely flavorful, filling, Whole30 AND keto friendly. We WON.
I decided that for really juicy chicken I needed to use thighs – not breasts. I’m just a chicken thigh fan in general and they definitely work well with the flavors here.
If you’re just not that into boneless skinless thighs, you CAN use breasts but be warned – the chicken will be drier!
Moving on – the chicken is cut into bite size pieces, seasoned with all the right spices, sautéed until it’s both crisp and juicy at the same time and doused in lime.
And we’ve really only just begun! There’s so much more flavor in these bowls – let’s see what we have!
A quick fried Mexican cauliflower rice makes the perfect base for the bowl.
Then we have the chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a quick guacamole to top everything off. These bowls are just perfect – I’m not exaggerating!
If you’re not on the Whole30 and can’t live without a little cheese, you can totally add a little shredded cheddar in there too between the rice, chicken, and peppers.
Yes, the cheese would be soooo good and if you’re looking for all the low carb tastiness and dairy is okay for you, then do it!
These bowls are perfect for meal prep since they have a few different components that save well in the fridge and are easy to throw together last minute.
Of course I’d wait until serving before making the guacamole so it doesn’t turn brown.
It’s a good thing avocados are so darn yummy otherwise I’d have so many reasons to be mad at them, meal prep issues being the main one!
Fresh salsa would be another great topping, along with some dairy free sour cream (or classic sour cream if you’re just reducing carbs.)
I hope you’re ready for a fun, easy dinner that’s good for you in all the ways it can be!
Grab some perfectly RIPE avocados, some cauli rice and lots of lime, and let’s make these paleo chicken burrito bowls!
Paleo Chicken Burrito Bowls {Whole30, Keto}
Paleo Chicken Burrito Bowls {Whole30, Keto}
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil ghee, or avocado oil
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Large pinch Chipotle powder or more, to taste
- Juice of 2 limes
Cauliflower Rice:
- 1 lb cauliflower rice I purchased this pre-"riced”
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil ghee, or avocado oil
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper minced
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- Dash chipotle powder
Peppers and Onions:
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil or other cooking fat
- sea salt to taste
Guacamole:
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced
- 2 Tbsp Tbsp fresh lime juice or to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
- Sea salt to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Salsa fresh herbs, sliced jalapeño.
Instructions
For the Rice:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil or ghee. Add the riced cauliflower and stir to coat. Cover skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes to steam.
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Uncover and stir, then add the jalapeño, salt, seasonings and lime juice. Cook and stir another minute or two uncovered until you have desired texture, then remove from heat and set aside.
For Chicken, Peppers & Onions:
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Cut chicken thighs into bites size pieces. Season all over with all seasonings (not the lime) and heat a large skillet over medium high heat (you can move the rice to a bowl and use the same one) and add 1 Tbsp cooking fat.
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Add chicken and brown all over, stirring as needed. Stir and cook over medium/medium high heat for 7 mins or until cooked through. Lower heat a bit and add the lime juice, stir and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and place in a bowl.
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Keep the heat on medium and add another Tbsp fat to the skillet. Add peppers and onions and stir to coat with fat. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt to taste, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until softened and browning, then remove from heat.
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To make the guacomole, mash together the avocado with the rest of the ingredients, adjusting seasonings to taste.
Assemble bowls:
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Layer the cauli rice, chicken, peppers and onions in bowls, then top with guac and any other desired toppings. Serve right away and enjoy!
Nutrition
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These Paleo Chicken Burrito Bowls are perfect for a busy weeknight or meal prep, just like smart asset management, they keep everything balanced and satisfying. Juicy seasoned chicken thighs, zesty cauliflower rice, sautéed peppers and onions, plus a quick guac make this Whole30- and keto-friendly dish a healthy, flavor-packed favorite.
This looks so tasty! Love how it’s both Whole30 and keto friendly. I’ll definitely be trying this with a squeeze of lime on top thanks for sharing!