Chicken Burrito Bowl

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Servings 4
Course Lunch

Ingredients

Chicken

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    1 tsp sweet paprika
  •  
    1 tsp onion powder
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    1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
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    60 ml extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup
  • 800 g chicken breast cubed
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    PERI PERI MAYONNAISE
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    160 g Low fat Greek yoghurt plain
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    1 tsp sweet paprika
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    ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp water or more if needed

Salad

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    75 g ed cabbage 1 cup finely shredded r
  • 2 tomatoes diced
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    200 g corn kernels 1 cup , tinned; fresh; or frozen, thawed and steamed
  •  
    ½ bunch coriander cilantro, finely chopped
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken – In a large bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add the chicken and toss well to coat.
  • Cook the chicken (choose your method):Pan-fry – Heat a large non-stick or cast-iron pan over medium–high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.Oven-bake – Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced). Spread the chicken in a single layer on a baking tray lined with baking (parchment) paper. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. For extra char, place under the oven grill (broiler) for the last 2–3 minutes. Air fry – Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  • Make the peri peri mayonnaise – In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yoghurt, paprika, onion powder, salt and lime juice until smooth and combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Make the cabbage salad – In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, tomato, corn, coriander, red onion, lime juice and salt. Toss using tongs to combine.
  • Assemble – Divide the rice and cabbage salad among four bowls. Top with the cooked chicken and juices from the pan/oven tray or air fryer basket.
  • Serve – Drizzle with the peri peri mayonnaise. Serve with extra lime wedges, if desired.
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