Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and healthy meal that captures the essence of your favorite burrito in a nutritious bowl. This dish features tender grilled chicken atop a bed of fluffy quinoa, complemented by hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a refreshing avocado salsa. It’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep, as it can be assembled quickly and tastes delicious both fresh and as leftovers. With customizable toppings, this recipe allows you to tailor each bowl to your preferences while ensuring a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 2/3 cups frozen corn
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans
- 3 medium roma tomatoes
- 1 1/2 medium avocados
- Fresh lime juice
- Garlic
- Ancho chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by combining it with chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken seasoned with spices until cooked through (165°F), then let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, avocados, onions, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa, sliced chicken, corn, black beans, and topping with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including shrimp or turkey. Rinse quinoa before cooking for optimal flavor. Let the grilled chicken rest to retain its juiciness.