Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl
A Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl is a healthy, high-protein meal with chipotle chicken, rice, and fresh toppings.It’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep.Ready in under 40 minutes and fully customizable.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into strips
For the cilantro lime rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
To assemble
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ small red onion chopped
- Guacamole or diced avocado
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle chilis, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add chicken strips and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until fully cooked. Set aside.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
- Fluff the rice and mix in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and additional salt if needed.
- Assemble the Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl by layering rice and lettuce, then topping with chicken, tomatoes, avocado, corn, black beans, and red onion.
Notes
- Swap white rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Add shredded cheese if desired
- Serve with tortilla chips for extra crunch