Charred Tomato Salsa Chicken Bowl with Charred Tomato Salsa Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful twist on a classic chicken bowl with our Charred Tomato Salsa Chicken Bowl. Tender grilled chicken is served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with a zesty homemade Charred Tomato Salsa. This delicious and easy-to-make recipe is bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Charred Tomato Salsa : Yields 1 ½ cups
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno
- ¼ large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Bowl
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts Boneless, skinless , cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz zoodles
To Serve:
- Crispy Fried Onions
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Make tomato salsa. In a large saute pan over medium heat add oil, whole tomatoes, whole jalapeno, onion, and garlic cloves. Rotate the vegetables until blistered and charred all over, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the cloves (remove them).
- Add all charred ingredients, plus the rest of the ingredients to a blender. Pulse until desired consistency. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper.
- To the same saute pan, over medium-high heat, add additional olive oil and the chicken strips. Sprinkle with all seasonings and toss to coat evenly. Pour salsa over chicken and cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- To your bowls add your zoodles, salsa chicken, cilantro, and crispy fried onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 801mgPotassium: 1133mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1271IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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