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chicken burrito bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls

A hearty burrito bowl with fresh ingredients that you can meal prep in advance and modify to suit any taste!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • lime juice (from one lime)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 can 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup canned corn (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup fresh salsa

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Pour the lime juice, olive oil and water into a large resealable bag. Add the garlic, honey, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder.
  • Seal bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the marinade in bag, seal and place in refrigerator. Marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

Burrito Bowl

  • Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet on medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked all the way through.
  • Cut the cooked chicken into the desired size.
  • Place the rice or quinoa in a large bowl; add the cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat the rice entirely.
  • Divide the rice between 4 meal prep containers. Arrange the chicken, beans, corn and salsa on top. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 799mgPotassium: 735mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword burrito, chicken, clean, healthy, meal prep
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