Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and customizable dish that brings the lively flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine straight to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls feature tender grilled chicken paired with fresh veggies, zesty toppings, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
- ½ medium lime (juiced)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to boil. Add rice and salt, then simmer covered for about 18 minutes until done. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Add chicken strips to coat evenly.
- Grill the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prepare toppings: Chop bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble bowls: Start with a base of rice followed by grilled chicken slices. Top with corn kernels and assorted vegetables. Add salsa and sour cream as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Feel free to substitute proteins like turkey or beef based on your preferences. Customize your toppings with ingredients like black beans or different salsas for variety.