Copycat Qdoba Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipes

QDOBA COPYCAT CHICKEN BURRITO RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together the Italian dressing, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, tomato sauce or passata, vinegar, and water.
• Chop the chicken tenders into 1-inch pieces and place them in the bowl with the marinade.
• Toss the chicken in the marinade, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours or more.
• In a separate bowl, combine the rice with lime juice, sea salt, and cilantro.
• In a sauce pan, sauté the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour in the can of beans, cumin, achiote, coriander, and oregano. Continue sautéing. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on high in a frying pan and cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Once the chicken is done cooking, assemble the burrito. Put all of the ingredients that you want on your burrito, or follow the recommended amount, and fold it into a burrito.
• Should you prefer the cheese melted, grill the burritos over a preheated greased grill briefly for about 5 minutes on each side, until the cheese melts.
• Serve and enjoy with a side of chips and a variety of sauces.

COPYCAT QDOBA CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• Wash rice in a large bowl under cold water for 2-5 minutes until the water runs clear. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes. Boil 3.5 cups of water in a large sauce pan, pour rice and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the water has dried into the rice and the rice is soft. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on the rice to melt with the heat off, Cover and set aside.The cilantro and lemon will be added later before serving. begin working on the chicken while the rice is cooking.
• Pico de gallo: While the rice and chicken are cooking, diced all the ingredients for the pico de gallo, salt and pepper to taste and combine in a small bowl. set aside in the fridge.
• To Assemble: When the rice and chicken are done, assemble your Burrito Bowls. Start with rice in the bottom of the bowl, then top with the chicken, pico de gallo, beans, corn lettuce and any other ingredients you're using (guacamole, sour-cream, cheese)

NAKED CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
• Warm corn and black beans in separate saucepans over medium-low heat, covered, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Layer cooked rice, corn, black beans, and chicken on 2 serving plates. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.