Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious bowl combining marinated chicken, rice, fresh vegetables, and toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 ½ chili chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (finely chopped) (plus 1 ½ tbsp adobo sauce)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 pounds Chicken (cut into strips)
- 1 cup Rice (long-grain white rice, rinsed)
- 1.5 cups Water
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 lime zested plus 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 head Lettuce (romaine, chopped)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Frozen Corn (thawed)
- 1 can Black Beans (15 oz, rinsed and drained)
- ½ small Red Onion (chopped)
- as needed Guacamole (or diced avocado)
Instructions
- Mix oil, lime juice, chilies, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Marinate chicken for 2+ hours.
- Cook chicken in a pan until done, about 5 minutes.
- Cook rice in boiling water with salt until tender, then fluff and add lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, corn, beans, and onions.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.