Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl, a deliciously easy recipe inspired by Chipotle. Bursting with nutrients and color, this bowl is perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring tender marinated chicken, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, and fresh vegetables, it’s completely customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy a healthy meal that satisfies cravings without compromising on flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast (cut into strips)
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (finely chopped, plus 1 ½ tablespoon adobo sauce)
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 lime (zested plus 2 tbsp fresh lime juice)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ½ small red onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken strips in a mixture of avocado oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle chilis, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt for at least 2 hours.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice and water with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff with lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Assemble your bowl by layering cooked rice, romaine lettuce, chicken strips, diced tomatoes, avocado, corn, black beans, and red onion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg