Description
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and nutritious twist on traditional burritos, featuring protein-packed grilled chicken and a base of fluffy quinoa. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknight dinners to meal prep for the week ahead. Each bowl is loaded with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a fresh avocado salsa that brings an explosion of flavor in every bite. Easy to customize, these bowls allow you to mix and match your favorite toppings, ensuring everyone at the table finds something they love. Enjoy a healthy yet delicious meal that’s ready in just 45 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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
Instructions
- Cook quinoa by boiling it in chicken broth for about 15 minutes until absorbed; let rest.
- Grill seasoned chicken breasts on medium-high heat until cooked through (about 8 minutes total). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare avocado salsa by combining diced tomatoes, avocados, onions, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa as the base and topping with sliced chicken, black beans, corn (if using), avocado salsa, and optional yogurt or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg