Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a flavorful, vibrant meal that brings the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine right to your table. This customizable dish features tender grilled chicken paired with fresh veggies, zesty toppings, and fluffy rice, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. In just 40 minutes, you can create a satisfying bowl that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it spicy or mild, these burrito bowls allow you to tailor each serving to your taste, ensuring a delightful dining experience every time.
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
- Fresh cilantro
- Assorted veggies (bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, jalapeños)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and mix in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken strips in olive oil and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken strips for about 5-7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Grill sweet corn until slightly charred (about 10 minutes), then cut kernels off the cob.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, grilled chicken, corn, and your choice of toppings like avocado, salsa, and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg