Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl Recipe
This Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty cilantro lime rice, and a variety of fresh toppings for a satisfying meal in a bowl.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 lime, zested plus 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
To Assemble:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine avocado oil, lime juice, chopped chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken strips and coat them with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until done, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the Cilantro Lime Rice: Boil water, add rice and salt. Simmer until cooked. Fluff with a fork and mix in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a serving bowl, layer rice and lettuce. Top with cooked chicken, tomatoes, avocados, corn, black beans, and red onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl, Burrito Bowl Recipe, Mexican Chicken Bowl