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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 chili chipotle chilis in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into strips

Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.25 teaspoon additional salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 lime zested plus 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro

Vegetables

  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 small red onion chopped

Guacamole or diced avocado

Instructions 

  • Stir together oil, lime juice, chopped chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Cook chicken in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cook rice in boiling water with salt until tender, 15-18 minutes. Fluff rice, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
  • Assemble bowls by layering rice, lettuce, and topping with chicken, tomatoes, avocado, corn, black beans, and red onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and add your favorite toppings.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Burrito, Chicken, Protein Bowl