Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings the flavors of Tex-Mex right to your table. This dish features tender grilled chicken served over a fluffy rice base, topped with fresh vegetables, zesty sauces, and customizable toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends, these bowls are not only delicious but also quick to prepare in just 40 minutes. Enjoy the ability to tailor each bowl to suit different tastes and dietary preferences, making it a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken strips
- 8 corn tortillas
- Fresh vegetables (avocado, corn, bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes)
- Olive oil and spices (chili powder, garlic powder, oregano)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil and spices in a bowl, add chicken strips, and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill/pan to medium-high heat and grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Grill corn and tortillas: Grill corn until charred; warm tortillas briefly on the grill.
- Assemble bowls: Layer rice, chicken, veggies, and toppings in serving bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg