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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
This copycat recipe for Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls is 200% delish! It's fresh, healthy, flavorful, and packed with goodies. Cilantro-lime rice is fantastic all on its own. Customize it to satisfy your cravings.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 323 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness and towel dried
- Juice of half a lime
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TB homemade taco seasoning or store bought packet
For Cilantro-Lime Rice:
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 TB salted butter
- 2 tsp table salt
- Juice of 1 large lime for tossing
- ⅔ cup Freshly chopped cilantro for tossing
For Add-Ins:
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup diced bell peppers any color
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ diced red onions
- ½ cup sweet corn kernels
- ½ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks scallions chopped
Garnishes
- sour cream nacho queso, fresh guacamole, fresh salsa,
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions, adding the butter and salt into the water. Without lifting the lid, set cooked rice aside.
- While rice is cooking, prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with oil, lime, taco seasoning. Toss to coat and cover. Marinate about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop all the Add-In ingredients and toss them together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Grill chicken on medium high heat, about 4 min per side, depending on thickness of chicken. Cook just until center is no longer pink; don't over-cook. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Toss and fluff rice with a fork. Add the lime juice and cilantro and toss to combine. Spoon rice into individual bowls. Top with add-ins. Add sliced grilled chicken and garnish as desired. Alternatively, put rice, chicken, add-ins, and garnishes out for a DIY burrito bowl station.
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Notes
- Feel free to play with this recipe and substitute what you like!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
546mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
247IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.