Chicken Burrito Bowl
A flavorful and customizable Chicken Burrito Bowl packed with marinated chicken, rice, corn, beans, and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (or rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or tofu)
- Jasmine or brown rice
- Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Black beans or pinto beans
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss your chicken with olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: While your chicken is marinating, cook your rice according to package instructions.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the chicken and allow it to sear for 5-6 minutes, then flip it and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the Corn and Beans: In the same skillet, add your corn and drained beans, and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Layer up your rice, sliced chicken, sautéed corn and beans, and toppings.
- Dig In and Enjoy: Mix everything together and savor the experience.
Notes
You can customize your bowl with different toppings and ingredients to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Bowl, Mexican, comfort food, healthy recipe, customizable