Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls, bursting with vibrant Tex-Mex flavors. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a satisfying meal packed with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and your choice of toppings. Ideal for busy families or meal prepping, these customizable bowls are as nutritious as they are delicious. Serve them at casual gatherings or enjoy them as a wholesome lunch; the flavor combinations in every bite will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- ½ medium lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pinch salt
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ears sweet corn (grilled)
- 1 medium avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ medium red onion (diced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 2 medium jalapenos (sliced)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the rice until the water runs clear. Then, cook it according to package instructions using your rice cooker or pot. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork, mix in lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil with kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Add the chicken strips and coat them evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and grill for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken cooks, place the sweet corn on the grill. Rotate occasionally until charred all around (about 10 minutes). Once done, cut off kernels from the cob.
- In serving bowls, start with a base of seasoned rice. Top with grilled chicken strips, corn kernels, diced avocado, salsa, sour cream, chopped bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (around 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg