Name: recipe grilled chicken burrito bowls with rice and beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 500g (1.1lb) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Halal); 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil; 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp (5g) Ground Cumin; ½ tsp (2.5g) Garlic Powder; ½ tsp (2.5g) Onion Powder; Salt and Pepper to Taste; 200g (1 cup) Long-Grain White Rice; 400ml (1 ¾ cup) Water or Vegetable Broth; 1 tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice (for rice); 2 tbsp (30g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (divided); 1 can (400g / 15oz) Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed; 1 cup (150g) Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed; 1 medium Avocado, Diced; 1 cup (150g) Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1 cup (30g) Shredded Lettuce; 120g (½ cup) Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream; 1 tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice (for crema); 1 tsp (5g) Chipotle Powder; 1 tsp (5ml) Olive Oil (for crema); 1 tsp (5g) Honey (optional); 1 tbsp (5g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (for crema); Pinch of Salt (for crema)

Description

This Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl with Chipotle Lime Crema is a flavorful and satisfying meal packed with tender chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, and a creamy chipotle lime crema. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1.1lb) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Halal)
2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
1 tsp (5g) Ground Cumin
½ tsp (2.5g) Garlic Powder
½ tsp (2.5g) Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper to Taste
200g (1 cup) Long-Grain White Rice
400ml (1 ¾ cup) Water or Vegetable Broth
1 tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice (for rice)
2 tbsp (30g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (divided)
1 can (400g / 15oz) Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
1 cup (150g) Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed
1 medium Avocado, Diced
1 cup (150g) Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1 cup (30g) Shredded Lettuce
120g (½ cup) Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
1 tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice (for crema)
1 tsp (5g) Chipotle Powder
1 tsp (5ml) Olive Oil (for crema)
1 tsp (5g) Honey (optional)
1 tbsp (5g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (for crema)
Pinch of Salt (for crema)

Instructions

Prepare Rice Base: Distribute cilantro-lime rice among bowls.
Layer Bean & Corn: Add black bean and corn mixture to each bowl.
Add Grilled Chicken: Arrange sliced chicken on top.
Introduce Freshness: Add diced avocado and halved tomatoes.
Top with Lettuce: Sprinkle shredded lettuce over ingredients.
Crema Swirl: Add chipotle lime crema and swirl across ingredients.
Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with a lime wedge.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for up to 4 hours will deepen the flavor. Feel free to customize with pickled onions, roasted sweet potatoes, or cotija cheese.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

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