High-Volume Dorito Taco Bowl

Ingredients

• 0.5 tbsp paprika (divided)
• 0.5 tsp cumin (divided)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (divided)
• 0.5 tsp onion powder (divided)
• 0.5 tsp salt (divided)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (divided)
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano (divided)
• 0.5 tsp chilli powder (divided)
• 0.5 red onion (broken up for roasting)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced for roasting)
• 150 g chicken breast (raw weight)
• cooking oil spray (to spritz roasting dish)
• 1 tomato (finely diced)
• 0.5 shallot (finely diced)
• 0.25 tsp fresh garlic (minced)
• lemon juice (to taste (author uses a generous amount))
• salt, pepper, oregano (extra pinch for salsa seasoning)
• 50 g iceberg lettuce (shredded)
• 80 g sweetcorn (canned or cooked)
• 25 g sour cream
• 30 g Doritos (nacho cheese or preferred flavor)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and chilli powder to create the taco seasoning mix.

3. 3

   Lightly spritz a roasting dish with cooking oil spray.

4. 4

   Add the 1/2 red onion and 1 red pepper to the dish, breaking them up into bite-sized pieces.

5. 5

   Sprinkle half of the prepared seasoning mix over the vegetables and shake the dish to coat them evenly.

6. 6

   Place the 150g chicken breast into the roasting dish and coat it with the remaining half of the seasoning mix.

7. 7

   Place the dish in the oven and roast at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through and moist.

8. 8

   While the chicken is roasting, prepare the salsa by finely dicing the tomato and shallot.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, combine the diced tomato, shallot, 1/4 tsp fresh minced garlic, a generous squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix well and set aside.

10. 10

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and shred it using two forks.

11. 11

    Assemble the bowl by layering the 50g of shredded iceberg lettuce at the bottom.

12. 12

    Add the prepared salsa, 80g of sweetcorn, and the roasted chicken and vegetable mixture to the bowl.

13. 13

    Top with a 25g dollop of sour cream and serve with 30g of Doritos on the side or crushed on top.

Notes

The author suggests that while you could use more nutrient-dense carbs, Doritos are used here for satisfaction and enjoyment. For the chicken, the goal is to have it 'just cooked' so it remains moist for shredding. Several commenters suggest using lime juice instead of lemon juice for a more traditional Mexican flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• weight loss
• taco bowl
• chicken
• baked
• healthy
• dinner