Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa offer a delightful combination of juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies, all topped with a creamy avocado salsa. This vibrant dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes and dietary needs. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these bowls are sure to impress with their colorful presentation and satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 3. Prepare the Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
- 4. Make the Avocado Salsa: Mash avocados in a bowl; stir in cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 5. Assemble Your Bowls: Slice grilled chicken and layer it over cooked rice. Top with avocado salsa.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy immediately with an optional drizzle of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 475g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg