Description
A bold and satisfying Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl layered with cilantro lime rice, seasoned grilled chicken, black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and creamy guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Rinse the long grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook with 4 cups water according to package instructions.
- Once rice is cooked, stir in fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of the salt. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, toss sliced chicken breast with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and half of the salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Warm the black beans gently in a small saucepan with the remaining salt.
- Prepare toppings by halving cherry tomatoes and dicing red onion.
- To assemble, divide cilantro lime rice among serving bowls.
- Top with cooked chicken, black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce, and a scoop of guacamole.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes for deeper flavor if time allows.
- Store each component separately for meal prep convenience.
- Add an extra squeeze of lime just before serving for brightness.
- Fluff rice gently to prevent clumping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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