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Taco bowel

Love tacos? then you will love these chicken taco bowls. So easy to prepare they are vibrant, healthy and delicious. Like a deconstructed taco.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
resting time5 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: beans, burrito bowl, chicken, healthy dinners, kids lunchbox, taco bowl
Servings: 2
Author: Marie Muccio

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt

Taco seasoning

  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smokey paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ garlic powder

To serve

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red kidney beans canned or fresh cooked beans
  • 1 handful corn chips
  • ½ avocado crushed
  • Sour cream or Greek natural yoghurt to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°
  • Combine salt, chilli powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion and garlic powder in a smal bowl.
  • Place chicken in an oven dish and top with the olive oil, tomato paste and spice mix. Rub into the chicken until its evenly coated.
  • Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife. return the chicken to the pan with all the juices until your ready to assemble your bowls.
  • To assemble, place half cup of cooked rice in each bowl and top with a handful of spinach leaves. Add the sliced chicken and some of the juices then evenly divide the tomato, cucumber and beans.
  • Finish off with the avocado, corn chips and a big dollop of sour cream or natural yoghurt.