Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, bursting with vibrant Tex-Mex flavors and fresh ingredients. These customizable bowls feature tender, marinated grilled chicken atop a fluffy rice base, complemented by colorful veggies and zesty toppings. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, they offer a nutritious option for any occasion. Enjoy them solo or share with friends at gatherings. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can have a satisfying meal that caters to your taste preferences while delivering deliciousness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 1 medium avocado
- Fresh vegetables (red bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, jalapeños)
- Salsa and sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; fluff with lime juice and cilantro.
- Marinate chicken in olive oil and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked; grill sweet corn until charred.
- Chop vegetables while grilling.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, grilled chicken, corn, veggies, salsa, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg