Mexican Chicken Burrito Bowl

🌮 Mexican Chicken Burrito Bowl (Serves 4)

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Juice of ½ lime

🍚 Rice

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

🥑 Guacamole

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • Salt to taste

🍅 Pico de Gallo

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt to taste

🌽 Corn Salsa

  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime juice

🫘 Other Toppings

  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and warmed
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • Lime wedges

🌶️ Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chipotle sauce (or hot sauce)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken in a hot skillet or grill for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Prepare the rice by mixing cooked rice with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  4. Make the guacamole by mashing avocados with lime juice, onion, tomato, and salt.
  5. Mix the pico de gallo and corn salsa in separate bowls.
  6. Whisk together all chipotle sauce ingredients until smooth.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Add rice, black beans, lettuce, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with chipotle sauce and serve with lime wedges.

💡 Tips

  • Add shredded cheese or sour cream for extra richness.
  • Substitute chicken with steak, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Store ingredients separately for easy meal prep (up to 4 days).

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 35 minutes

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