Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls, a wholesome and customizable meal that brings the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender grilled chicken paired with fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and delightful toppings that create a colorful presentation. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back family gatherings, these burrito bowls are not only easy to prepare but also make for excellent meal prep options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 medium jalapenos
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ medium lime (juiced)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork, then mix in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Marinate chicken strips for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken strips for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Grill sweet corn for 5-7 minutes until charred; dice fresh toppings while chicken cooks.
- Assemble bowls with rice base, topped with sliced chicken, grilled corn, and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg