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Colorful Chicken Avocado Burrito Bowl with rice, beans, lettuce, and Chipotle-inspired toppings 26

Chicken Avocado Burrito Bowl


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

A fresh and healthy burrito bowl featuring grilled chicken, creamy avocado, beans, corn, and rice, inspired by a Chipotle bowl for quick lunches or weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges for serving
  • salsa or pico de gallo to taste
  • optional shredded cheese or Greek yogurt

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

    2. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

    3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and coat with oil.

    4. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

    5. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.

    6. Divide rice evenly among four bowls.

    7. Top each bowl with black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken.

    8. Fan avocado slices over the chicken in each bowl.

    9. Garnish with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, salsa, and optional cheese or yogurt.

    10. Serve immediately and enjoy fresh or pack components separately for meal prep.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: grilling
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 650
    • Sugar: 5
    • Sodium: 800
    • Fat: 28
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 18
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 60
    • Fiber: 10
    • Protein: 45
    • Cholesterol: 120

    Keywords: chicken avocado, burrito bowl, healthy bowl, chipotle bowl, mexican salad, meal prep, weeknight dinner, avocado bowl