Description
Dive into a vibrant Chicken Burrito Bowl, where juicy chicken meets fluffy rice and a medley of fresh toppings. This dish is bursting with flavor and color, making it perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, it’s an experience that will leave your guests wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup salsa (your choice)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the spice blend.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Rest and slice: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for five minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Prepare rice: Cook rice according to package instructions; fluff it once cooked.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Layer rice in bowls or plates; top with sliced chicken, black beans, salsa, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- 6. Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg