Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and customizable dish that brings the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine to your table. Ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed gatherings, these bowls blend juicy grilled chicken with fresh veggies, zesty rice, and an array of colorful toppings. Each bowl is bursting with flavor and can be tailored to suit various tastes and dietary needs. Perfect for meal prep, you can enjoy them for lunch the next day or impress friends at dinner. Let your creativity shine as you build your ideal burrito bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 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 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff it and mix in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Combine olive oil and spices in a mixing bowl. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked; let it rest before slicing.
- Chop the veggies while the chicken is grilling. Grill sweet corn until slightly charred.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, grilled chicken, and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 600g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg