Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings the best of Tex-Mex flavors to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer barbecues, these customizable bowls feature juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of fresh toppings. In just 40 minutes, you can create a delicious dish that everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a quick family dinner or prepping meals for the week, this recipe makes it easy to serve up hearty and nutritious burrito bowls that cater to all tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for grilling)
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken strips
- 8 corn tortillas
- Fresh vegetables: avocado, red bell pepper, grape tomatoes, jalapeños, sweet corn
- Toppings: salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil with spices and marinate the chicken strips for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Grill sweet corn until charred and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or stovetop.
- Assemble bowls with rice as a base topped with grilled chicken, veggies, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg