Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and nutritious twist on traditional burritos. Instead of a tortilla, these bowls feature a base of fluffy quinoa, layered with seasoned grilled chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty avocado salsa. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, they make for an ideal lunch or dinner option that is both satisfying and healthy. This customizable dish allows everyone to build their perfect bowl, ensuring a delightful meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups dry quinoa
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans (warmed along with liquid from can then drained)
- 3 medium roma tomatoes (diced)
- 3 medium avocados (diced)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (rinsed)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded for less heat if desired and minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- Mexican blend cheese or queso fresco (optional)
- Plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook in chicken broth according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Preheat the grill to 425°F. Season chicken breasts with olive oil and spices, then grill for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- While the chicken rests, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, avocados, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa first, followed by sliced grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado salsa, and optional toppings like cheese or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg