Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that infuses your dining experience with Tex-Mex flair. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these bowls are loaded with juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings that cater to every palate. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a customizable dish that not only pleases the taste buds but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or meal prepping for the week, this recipe makes wholesome eating both easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ cup salsa
- Fresh vegetables (red bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, jalapenos)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water and cook it in a saucepan with water and salt until fluffy.
- Marinate chicken strips in olive oil and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken on medium-high heat until fully cooked (165°F).
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with grilled chicken and your choice of fresh veggies, avocado, salsa, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg