Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and tasty way to enjoy the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine while keeping meal prep effortless. These bowls feature juicy grilled chicken paired with a colorful array of fresh toppings and ingredients, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or casual gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a satisfying meal in under an hour that’s not only delicious but also packed with protein and nutrients. Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, zesty salsa, and crisp vegetables for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- ½ medium lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 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
- Rinse 1½ cups of long grain white rice until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and adding lime juice.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Add 1½ pounds of chicken strips, coating well. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest.
- Grill sweet corn until slightly charred (about 10 minutes), then cut kernels off the cob. Dice bell pepper, onion, grape tomatoes, jalapenos, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In serving bowls, layer rice at the bottom followed by grilled chicken strips and top with grilled corn kernels, diced vegetables, salsa, sour cream if desired, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg