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Burrito Bowl

This homemade burrito bowl recipe with grilled chicken tastes like Chipotle, but even better! An easy, healthy dish perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Burrito Bowls:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for serving
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can corn drained, or 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen)
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes about 1 pint
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice plus additional for serving
  • 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper use less or omit if sensitive to spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving (optional):
  • Diced avocado or Best Guacamole Recipe
  • shredded cheese
  • non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board with some space between and cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. With a mallet, lightly pound the meat to an even thickness so. Place in a shallow dish.
  2. Top the chicken with the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Rub and turn to coat. Let rest at least 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients or refrigerate for up to 8 hours (let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes prior to cooking). Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium high (about 425 to 450°F).
  3. Place the red onion in a small bowl and cover with water (this takes off some of the red onion's bite while preserving its flavor. You can skip if you like raw red onion just as it is). Set aside.
  4. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  5. To make the dressing, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
  6. Drizzle over the warm quinoa, then add cilantro, and toss to combine.
  7. Lightly oil the grill. Grill the chicken until completely cooked through and the temperature on an instant read thermometer reads 160 to 165℉, about 8 to 12 minutes total, flipping once or twice throughout. The amount of time you need will vary based on the size and thickness of each breast. Remove to a plate, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.
  8. Cut into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the quinoa.
  9. Drain the red onion, then add to the bowl with the quinoa.
  10. Gently stir in the black beans, corn, tomato, and jalapeno. Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and any desired toppings.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm burrito bowls in a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6), without toppings Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Potassium 665mg (19%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6), without toppings
Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Potassium 665mg 14%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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