Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chicken Burrito Bowl is a healthy Mexican-inspired meal featuring grilled chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, avocado, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Burrito Bowl Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 small avocado sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup corn drained or grilled
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper sliced
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Small handful fresh cilantro chopped
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Chicken Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- In a zip-top bag or shallow container, combine the olive oil, lime juice, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts.
- Seal and coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Cook the Chicken
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Grill for 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice into thin strips.
- Prepare the Rice
- In a small bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss until evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the mixed greens between two serving bowls.
- Add a portion of cilantro-lime rice to each bowl.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken.
- Divide the black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño slices between the bowls.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Garnish with additional cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Brown rice can be substituted with white rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a shortcut.
- Fresh lime juice provides the best flavor.
- Add extra vegetables for additional nutrition