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🌯 Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl (GF & Meal-Prep Friendly!)
Prep Time: 15 mins (+ marinating) | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Serves: 2 (double for meal prep!)
🍗 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Bowl (Customize!):
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1 cup cooked cilantro-lime rice (or cauliflower rice)
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½ cup black beans, drained & warmed
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½ cup charred corn (fresh or frozen)
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1 avocado, sliced
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¼ cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
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2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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Handful shredded lettuce or cabbage
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Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Coat chicken evenly and marinate at least 30 mins (or overnight for max flavor).
2️⃣ Grill the Chicken
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Heat grill or skillet to medium-high. Cook chicken 5-7 mins per side until 165°F internal temp.
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Let rest 5 mins, then slice against the grain.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl
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Layer rice, beans, corn, avocado, pico de gallo, lettuce, and chicken.
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Drizzle with sour cream, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime on top!
💡 Pro Tips:
✔ Juicy chicken: Pound breasts to even thickness before marinating.
✔ Meal prep: Store components separately; assemble when ready to eat.
✔ Extra flavor: Add grilled peppers & onions or pickled jalapeños.
✔ Vegan? Swap chicken for spiced chickpeas or tofu.
🍽 Serving Suggestions:
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With: Tortilla chips, queso fresco, or a margarita!
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Low-carb? Skip rice for extra greens or zucchini noodles.
Hungry for more? Try adding mango salsa or chipotle mayo! 🌶️🥑 Let me know if you’d like a spicier or dairy-free version. 😊
