Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional burritos, served in a vibrant bowl format. This recipe combines tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, hearty black beans, and a refreshing avocado salsa for a meal that is as satisfying as it is visually appealing. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, these bowls are packed with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 2/3 cups frozen corn (warmed – optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans (warmed along with liquid from the can then drained – optional)
- Mexican blend cheese or queso fresco (optional)
- Plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream (optional)
- 3 medium roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 1/2 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
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by combining it with the chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until absorbed. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to 425°F. Season the chicken with olive oil and spices, grill until cooked through (165°F), about 4 minutes per side. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, avocados, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro in a bowl; season to taste.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing quinoa among serving dishes and topping with sliced chicken, black beans (if using), corn (if using), and avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg