Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub spice blend all over chicken, pressing it in so it sticks.
Cook the Protein
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until deeply golden on the bottom. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until cooked through (165F internal temp). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Cauliflower Rice
- In the same skillet (no need to wipe it out), add cauliflower rice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and any moisture has evaporated, about 6-8 minutes. It should look dry and slightly toasted in spots. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Assemble
- Divide cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Top each with chopped chicken, then add avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cheese in separate piles so everyone can mix as they like. Finish with extra cilantro if you want.
Notes
Frozen cauliflower rice works great here - just don't thaw it first or it gets mushy. Swap in seasoned ground beef or shrimp if chicken isn't your thing. These bowls keep well for 3 days if you store the avocado separately and add it fresh.
