Description
A homemade version of the famous Chipotle Burrito Bowl, complete with cilantro-lime rice, grilled chicken, beans, fajita veggies, and all your favorite toppings. Perfect for meal prep or a customizable family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for veggies)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once done, mix in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until fully cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté sliced bell peppers and onion with salt until tender and slightly charred, about 6–8 minutes.
- Warm the black beans in a small saucepan or microwave.
- To assemble the bowls, start with a base of cilantro-lime rice. Top with sliced chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, corn, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa or pico de gallo.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken can be grilled ahead of time and stored for meal prep.
- Swap chicken for steak, tofu, or shrimp for variety.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier alternative.
- Add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
