Cilantro Rice Taco Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 (8.8 oz) bag Mahatma® Ready to Serve Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small chicken breast, cooked and sliced
- 1/2 cup large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup lettuce, shredded
- 2 tbsp pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp guacamole
- 1/2 tbsp Pico de Gallo
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp queso fresco cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
- Crunchy tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions; set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet set over medium heat, add oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent. Add chicken, bell pepper, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through and bell pepper has started to soften.
Step 3
Portion rice into bowl. Top with chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, beans, guacamole and Pico de Gallo. Drizzle with sriracha mayonnaise, sprinkle with queso fresco and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve taco bowl with crunchy tortilla chips.
Recipe Tip
Substitute sriracha mayonnaise with chipotle mayonnaise if preferred.
For quick homemade sriracha mayonnaise, stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce.
Recipe Video
Have a fiesta of flavors and textures with this deconstructed version of a traditional family favorite: the taco! This simple but tasty recipe will please everyone young and old because who doesn’t love tacos?
Taco bowls make a great meal if you have family eating at different times or with different ingredients preferences, since Taco Bowls are super easy to customize to your personal preference.
Recipe Tips:
Substitute sriracha mayonnaise with chipotle mayonnaise if preferred.
For a quick homemade sriracha mayonnaise, stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce.
You can also swap out the chicken for ground beef, preferably 85%-93% lean.
Perfect for Meal Prep
This delicious recipe is great for meal prep or to make ahead of time. You can either choose to prep the chicken and rice in advance and include your favorite toppings when you are about to eat or you can prep and store all the ingredients in separate containers to enjoy these taco bowls throughout the week.
Salsa vs. Pico de gallo
Although these two contain the same ingredients, Salsa is the cooked version while Pico de gallo is made with fresh vegetables. You can just use chopped tomatoes for this recipe if you don’t want the strong flavor from the onions.
If you enjoy Mexican inspired recipes, try this Traditional Mexican Rice or some Thai jasmine rice as a side dish or these Grilled Chicken Tacos with Brown Rice Salsa
