Chicken Burrito Bowl: A Zesty, Healthy Homemade Delight
A vibrant, deconstructed burrito with smoky chipotle-marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings. Bold Southwest flavors in a customizable, healthy, easy-to-assemble format for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Lime juice 3 tablespoons
Chipotle chilis in adobo sauce 3 chilis, chopped
Garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons
Salt ¾ teaspoon (marinade) + ¼ teaspoon (rice water)
Chicken breast 1 ½ pounds, cut into uniform strips
Long-grain white rice 1 cup, rinsed
Water 1 ½ cups
Lime 1 whole (zest and juice for rice)
Cilantro ¼ cup chopped
Romaine lettuce 1 head, chopped
Tomatoes 1 cup, diced
Frozen corn 1 cup, thawed or lightly warmed
Black beans 1 (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained
Red onion ½ small, finely diced
Guacamole as desired or diced avocado
Instructions
Combine olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle chilis, adobo sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl to make marinade
Add chicken strips to marinade, mix well, cover, and refrigerate 20 minutes
Rinse rice, combine with 1 ½ cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt in a pot. Add lime zest and juice. Boil, then simmer until tender (about 15 minutes)
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes total (3-4 minutes per side) until browned and cooked through
Meanwhile, heat corn, black beans, and diced red onion in a small pan for 2-3 minutes
To assemble, divide romaine between bowls. Top with rice, chicken, canned beans, corn, tomatoes, and desired guacamole
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for brightest flavor
Adjust chipotle for spiciness level
Substitute canned black beans (rinsed) for better texture
Add optional toppings like crushed tortilla chips or sliced jalapeños
Guacamole can be made fresh with mashed avocado, lime, and cilantro
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg