Description
Enjoy a vibrant chicken burrito bowl packed with marinated chicken, hearty brown rice, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Base:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- 1. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
For the Base:
- 2. Cook brown rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- 3. In a skillet over medium-high heat or on a grill, cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 4. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
For Assembly:
- 5. In a deep bowl, layer cooked brown rice followed by black beans.
- 6. Place sliced chicken over the rice and beans.
- 7. Top with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 550g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg