Air Fryer Chicken Burrito Bowl Packs

Creating Air Fryer Chicken Burrito Bowl Packs is a convenient and delicious way to prepare a hearty meal with minimal effort. This recipe allows you to assemble individual portions that can be easily cooked in the air fryer, resulting in flavorful chicken and vegetables ready to be enjoyed over rice or as a standalone dish.

Air Fryer Chicken Burrito Bowl Packs

Table of Contents

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking spray or oil mister

Optional Bowl Components:

Cooked rice or quinoa
Black beans
Corn kernels
Shredded lettuce or spinach
Salsa or pico de gallo
Guacamole or sliced avocado
Shredded cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables

Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Packs:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes, sliced bell peppers, sliced red onion, olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Divide into Packs:
- Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture into individual foil packs or parchment paper packets. Ensure each pack has an equal amount of chicken and vegetables.

Step 2: Air Frying the Burrito Bowl Packs

Cook in Batches:
- Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to cook in batches.
- Place one packet at a time into the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space around it for air circulation.
Air Fry:
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Check Doneness:
- Carefully open one packet to check if the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).

Step 3: Assemble the Burrito Bowls

Prepare Components:
- While the burrito bowl packs are cooking, prepare your desired bowl components such as rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, lettuce or spinach, salsa, guacamole, cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.
Serve:
- Once cooked, carefully open the packets and transfer the contents to serving bowls.
- Serve the air fryer chicken burrito bowl packs over rice or quinoa with your chosen toppings and garnishes.

Tips for Success:

Customization: Feel free to customize the vegetables and seasoning according to your preferences. You can add more spice with chili powder or cayenne pepper, or adjust the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Foil Packs: Ensure the foil or parchment paper packets are sealed tightly to trap steam and cook the ingredients evenly.
Cooking Time: Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size and thickness of the chicken cubes. Adjust as needed to ensure chicken is cooked through.
Meal Prep: These burrito bowl packs can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to cook, making them perfect for meal prep.