Description
Sizzling chicken fajita burrito bowls bring Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Hearty rice, tender spiced chicken, and colorful peppers create a delicious one-bowl meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Apple Ingredients:
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 1 package (11 ounces / 311 grams) soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
Dipping Equipment:
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Optional Toppings:
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed nuts (peanuts, almonds, or pecans)
- Mini marshmallows
- Sprinkles
- Crushed graham crackers
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat to create an optimal searing environment for the chicken strips.
- Season chicken with a vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, ensuring each strip is thoroughly coated with the aromatic spice mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil into the hot skillet and carefully place the seasoned chicken strips, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust and release tantalizing flavors.
- While the chicken cooks, swiftly chop bell peppers and onions into uniform, slender strips to promote even cooking and consistent texture.
- Once the chicken reaches a perfect golden hue and is cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest momentarily.
- In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onions, stirring occasionally, until they become slightly caramelized and develop a tender, slightly crisp consistency.
- Prepare fluffy rice as a hearty base, seasoning with a touch of lime juice and cilantro for an extra burst of freshness.
- Assemble the burrito bowls by layering rice, then topping with the spice-infused chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Enhance the bowl with a dollop of creamy sour cream, vibrant salsa, and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately, allowing each diner to customize their bowl with additional toppings like sliced avocado or zesty jalapeños.
Notes
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best caramel coating and structural integrity.
- Pat apple slices completely dry with paper towels to prevent water from preventing caramel from adhering perfectly.
- Opt for thick, sturdy wooden skewers that can securely hold apple slices without breaking during dipping or eating.
- Chill prepared apple slices in refrigerator for 15 minutes before caramel coating to help caramel set faster and more smoothly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg