Description

This recipe teaches you how to recreate a restaurant-quality chicken burrito bowl at home with smoky grilled chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fresh salsa, and vibrant toppings. It’s perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 cups cooked white rice

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup cooked black beans

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup pico de gallo

1 avocado sliced

1/2 cup shredded cheese

lime wedges

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl

2. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes

3. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through

4. Let chicken rest then slice into bite-sized pieces

5. Stir chopped cilantro and lime juice into cooked rice and season with salt

6. Warm black beans and corn in a small saucepan over low heat

7. Divide rice among bowls and top with beans, corn, sliced chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, and cheese

8. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges and serve immediately

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 500
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 800
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 55
Fiber: 8
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: chicken burrito bowl, chipotle recipes, meal prep, healthy bowls, cilantro lime rice, grilled chicken, black beans, salsa bowl, easy dinner