Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa offer a delightful twist on your favorite burrito by replacing the tortilla with nutritious quinoa. Packed with seasoned grilled chicken, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this dish bursts with flavor. The zesty avocado salsa adds a refreshing touch, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to meal prep for the week ahead. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 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 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 and minced if desired)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in chicken broth until fluffy.
- Grill seasoned chicken until cooked through.
- Mix diced tomatoes, avocados, onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro to make avocado salsa.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa as the base and top with sliced chicken, corn, black beans, and avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg