Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful way to bring the taste of Tex-Mex into your home. This dish features tender, savory grilled chicken atop a bed of seasoned rice, complemented by fresh vegetables and zesty toppings. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or casual gatherings, these customizable bowls allow everyone to create their ideal meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time and countless variations, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious dish that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 medium jalapenos
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and mix in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a bowl. Add chicken strips and coat evenly.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred. Let rest before slicing.
- Chop vegetables while chicken cooks.
- Assemble bowls with seasoned rice as the base; top with sliced chicken and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg