Jul 14 2026
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Zombie Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Zombie Taco
Time2h
Serves6

cilantro lime rice, pork carnitas, adobo bbq chicken, green chile queso, pico de gallo, charred corn, black beans, carrot slaw

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Ingredients

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Pork Carnitas

Adobo BBQ Chicken

Green Chile Queso

Pico de Gallo

Charred Corn

Black Beans

Carrot Slaw

Method

Cilantro Lime Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    Once the rice is done, fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

Pork Carnitas

  1. 3

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Place in a slow cooker.

  2. 4

    Add Liquid

    Pour orange juice over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.

  3. 5

    Shred the Pork

    Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker to soak up juices.

Adobo BBQ Chicken

  1. 6

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder and onion powder. Place in a baking dish.

  2. 7

    Add Sauces

    Mix adobo sauce and BBQ sauce together and pour over the chicken. Cover with foil.

  3. 8

    Bake the Chicken

    Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

  4. 9

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then shred the chicken with two forks.

Green Chile Queso

  1. 10

    Melt Cheese

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth.

  2. 11

    Add Cheeses and Chiles

    Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and diced green chiles. Cook until cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 12

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.

Charred Corn

  1. 13

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 14

    Grill Corn

    Brush corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.

Black Beans

  1. 15

    Heat Beans

    In a small pot, combine drained black beans with cumin and salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.

Carrot Slaw

  1. 16

    Mix Slaw Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine shredded carrots, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Mix until well combined.

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