Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa offer a fresh and healthy twist on traditional burritos. This vibrant dish features juicy grilled chicken served over fluffy quinoa, complemented by hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty avocado salsa. Not only is it packed with flavor and nutrition, but it’s also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these bowls are a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients while satisfying your cravings for Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans
- 1 2/3 cups frozen corn
- 3 medium roma tomatoes
- 1 1/2 medium avocados
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- Fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Allow resting for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to 425°F. Season chicken with olive oil and spices, then grill for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare avocado salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, avocados, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa, chicken slices, corn, black beans (if using), avocado salsa, and optional toppings like yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg