Cuban Chicken & Fried Banana Burrito Bowls

Makes: 2 burrito bowls
Prep time: 12 hours
Cook time: 15 minutes

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These Cuban-inspired burrito bowls are loaded with chicken that has been marinated in a bold mixture of Cuban spices and fresh citrus juice overnight. Each bowl is topped with sweet fried ONE Bananas, ripe tomatoes, creamy black beans, and a fresh mango salsa. This healthy dish is perfect for summer grilling.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 chicken breasts

Mango Salsa

  • 1 large mango
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon honey

Fried Bananas

  • 2 slightly under-ripe ONE Bananas, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Burrito Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Chicken

In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, chopped onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and give it a flip to coat. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.

Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the chicken on the grill and for 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Mango Salsa

Remove the seed and peel from the mango. Cut into ½-inch cubes. Add the chopped mango, jalapeño, lime juice, and honey to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Fried Bananas

Heat canola oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Place the bananas in the pan and cook on each side for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and allow the bananas to cool slightly.

Burrito Bowls

Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken breast, ¼ cup grape tomatoes, half of the black beans, half of the mango salsa, and fried banana slices. Garnish each bowl with a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.

Recipe Credit

Many thanks to Jennie at One Sweet Mess for this wonderful recipe!