Description
A comforting Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl filled with marinated grilled chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1.5 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2.5 oz oil (avocado oil recommended)
- 1 tsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 4 to 6 cooked chicken thighs
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cotija, or queso fresco)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup guacamole (or plain avocado)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the spices, salt, and pepper into a small bowl, whisking to mix thoroughly. Set it aside.
- Pour the oil and lime juice into a large liquid measuring cup. Add the spices to the measuring cup and whisk until fully combined to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs, pressing out as much remaining air as you can. Seal the bag and massage it gently to coat the chicken.
- Refrigerate the bag flat for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the bag from the fridge 15 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to around 375°F.
- Grill the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second, checking with a meat thermometer until they reach 165°F.
- Rest the chicken on a cutting board for five minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the burrito bowl by placing 1 cup of rice into each of four bowls. Top each bowl with diced chicken, beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guacamole, and cilantro (if desired).
- Serve with additional toppings as preferred.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings and ingredients. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 834mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg