Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl with Rice and Beans. This nutritious and delicious bowl features succulent grilled chicken, perfectly cooked rice, savory black beans, and topped with fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep or as a family dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 1 can of black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh veggies (corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes are great options)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream and salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high and grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
- Cook rice according to package instructions and heat black beans in a saucepan.
- Assemble your burrito bowl by layering rice, beans, sliced chicken, and veggies. Garnish with cilantro and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This bowl is gluten-free if using gluten-free tortillas or served as is.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg