High Protein Taco Bowl

34 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Tenderize the chicken breasts using a meat tenderizer to break up connective tissue, help it cook evenly, and allow marinade to penetrate faster.
  2. 2Tenderize the chicken breasts using a meat tenderizer to break up connective tissue, help it cook evenly, and allow marinade to penetrate faster.
  3. 3Tenderize the chicken breasts using a meat tenderizer to break up connective tissue, help it cook evenly, and allow marinade to penetrate faster.
  4. 4Season both sides of the tenderized chicken generously with salt, pepper, and Kinder's Carne Asada seasoning.
  5. 5Season both sides of the tenderized chicken generously with salt, pepper, and Kinder's Carne Asada seasoning.
  6. 6Season both sides of the tenderized chicken generously with salt, pepper, and Kinder's Carne Asada seasoning.
  7. 7Rub the seasoning into the chicken to ensure it adheres well.
  8. 8Rub the seasoning into the chicken to ensure it adheres well.
  9. 9Rub the seasoning into the chicken to ensure it adheres well.
  10. 10Place the seasoned chicken into a Ziploc bag.
  11. 11Place the seasoned chicken into a Ziploc bag.
  12. 12Place the seasoned chicken into a Ziploc bag.
  13. 13Add a little olive oil to the bag with the chicken.
  14. 14Add a little olive oil to the bag with the chicken.
  15. 15Add a little olive oil to the bag with the chicken.
  16. 16Seal the bag and ensure the chicken is well-coated with the oil and seasoning.
  17. 17Seal the bag and ensure the chicken is well-coated with the oil and seasoning.
  18. 18Seal the bag and ensure the chicken is well-coated with the oil and seasoning.
  19. 19Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight for at least 24 hours.
  20. 20Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight for at least 24 hours.
  21. 21Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight for at least 24 hours.
  22. 22Heat a pan to medium heat.
  23. 23Heat a pan to medium heat.
  24. 24Heat a pan to medium heat.
  25. 25Place the marinated chicken breasts into the hot pan to sear.
  26. 26Place the marinated chicken breasts into the hot pan to sear.
  27. 27Place the marinated chicken breasts into the hot pan to sear.
  28. 28Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
  29. 29Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
  30. 30Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
  31. 31Remove the chicken from the heat, put a lid on the pan, and let it sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking and retain juiciness.
  32. 32Remove the chicken from the heat, put a lid on the pan, and let it sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking and retain juiciness.
  33. 33Remove the chicken from the heat, put a lid on the pan, and let it sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking and retain juiciness.
  34. 34Place the fully cooked chicken into a KitchenAid mixer to shred it.
  35. 35Place the fully cooked chicken into a KitchenAid mixer to shred it.
  36. 36Place the fully cooked chicken into a KitchenAid mixer to shred it.
  37. 37Transfer the shredded chicken back into the pan to absorb all the cooking sauce.
  38. 38Transfer the shredded chicken back into the pan to absorb all the cooking sauce.
  39. 39Transfer the shredded chicken back into the pan to absorb all the cooking sauce.
  40. 40Place the chicken on the bottom of a bowl.
  41. 41Place the chicken on the bottom of a bowl.
  42. 42Place the chicken on the bottom of a bowl.
  43. 43Add cheese as a topping.
  44. 44Add cheese as a topping.
  45. 45Add cheese as a topping.
  46. 46Add chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and bell peppers (similar to pico de gallo ingredients).
  47. 47Add chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and bell peppers (similar to pico de gallo ingredients).
  48. 48Add chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and bell peppers (similar to pico de gallo ingredients).
  49. 49Prepare the secret sauce by blending 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with some of its sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and juice from 1 lime.
  50. 50Prepare the secret sauce by blending 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with some of its sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and juice from 1 lime.
  51. 51Prepare the secret sauce by blending 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with some of its sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and juice from 1 lime.
  52. 52Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the bowl.
  53. 53Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the bowl.
  54. 54Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the bowl.
  55. 55Add fresh cilantro on top.
  56. 56Add fresh cilantro on top.
  57. 57Add fresh cilantro on top.
  58. 58Season with a little extra salt.
  59. 59Season with a little extra salt.
  60. 60Season with a little extra salt.
  61. 61Add a dash of pepper.
  62. 62Add a dash of pepper.
  63. 63Add a dash of pepper.
  64. 64Squeeze a lime wedge over the toppings.
  65. 65Squeeze a lime wedge over the toppings.
  66. 66Squeeze a lime wedge over the toppings.
  67. 67Serve and enjoy the taco bowl as is, with chips, in a taco, or in a burrito.
  68. 68Serve and enjoy the taco bowl as is, with chips, in a taco, or in a burrito.
  69. 69Serve and enjoy the taco bowl as is, with chips, in a taco, or in a burrito.

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken breast
  • 4 Chicken breast
  • 4 Chicken breast
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Kinder's Carne Asada Seasoning
  • Kinder's Carne Asada Seasoning
  • Kinder's Carne Asada Seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Cheese
  • Cheese
  • Cheese
  • Tomato
  • Tomato
  • Tomato
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Jalapeño
  • Jalapeño
  • Jalapeño
  • Bell pepper
  • Bell pepper
  • Bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 lime Lime juice
  • 1 lime Lime juice
  • 1 lime Lime juice
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Tortilla chips
  • Tortilla chips
  • Tortilla chips

Equipment

Meat tenderizerCutting boardZiploc bagPanKitchenAid mixerBowl

Tips

  • Use a good quality seasoning for the chicken.
  • Rub the seasoning into the chicken thoroughly.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours for best flavor.
  • Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side, then remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 10 minutes to ensure juiciness.
  • Shred cooked chicken in a KitchenAid mixer for ease.
  • Reheat shredded chicken in the pan to absorb remaining sauce.
  • The chipotle adobo sauce is the most important ingredient for the meal.