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Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and nutritious bowl combining marinated chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3.5 chili peppers chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (finely chopped) (plus 1 ½ tbsp adobo sauce)
  • 1.5 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast (cut into strips)

Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 lime zested plus 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup thawed frozen corn
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 0.5 small red onion (chopped)

Guacamole or diced avocado

Instructions 

  • Mix oil, lime juice, chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt; add chicken, coat, and marinate in fridge for 2+ hours.
  • Cook chicken in a pan until done, about 5 minutes.
  • Cook rice in boiling water with salt, then fluff and mix with lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, corn, beans, and onions.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Burrito, chicken, Protein Bowl