Description
A fresh and vibrant burrito bowl with tender lime-infused chicken, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This dish combines the zest of lime with the comforting ingredients of a burrito bowl, making it a go-to choice for a balanced, flavorful meal. Whether you're craving something light and nutritious or looking to meal prep for the week, this bowl will hit the spot.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Assemble the burrito bowls by layering cooked rice, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and cilantro in bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, avocado, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.
Notes
This dish is quick to make, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish.
Customizable toppings like cheese, avocado, and sour cream make it easy to personalize.
Perfect for meal prep, as the components can be stored separately and assembled later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
