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High Protein Burrito Bowl Meal Prep
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Mexican

High Protein Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

A meal prep burrito bowl with seasoned cubed chicken, Mexican rice, bell peppers, sweet corn, black beans, and a creamy avocado green sauce. One of the best weight-loss recipes, easy to portion into multiple servings for the week. The vibrant green sauce made from avocado and yogurt elevates the whole bowl.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

bowl
  • 400 g Mexican rice (cooked with tomato paste and spices)
  • 100 g shredded lettuce (shredded)
  • 100 g sweet corn
  • 200 g black beans (canned, drained)
chicken
  • 600 g chicken breast (cubed)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 squeeze lime juice
green sauce
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 100 g low-fat yogurt
  • 1 handful coriander (fresh)
vegetables
  • 2 whole bell peppers (sliced)

Steps

  1. 1
    Cube chicken and season with oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix until color changes.
    Tip: If color doesn't change, it's not well seasoned.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Blend the green sauce: avocado, low-fat yogurt, coriander, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice until completely smooth and creamy.
    ~3 min
  3. 3
    Cook the chicken on medium heat for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
    ~6 min
  4. 4
    Cook the bell peppers for 5 minutes until soft.
    ~5 min
  5. 5
    For the Mexican rice, add the spices and tomato paste to rice, mix till combined, and simmer until fully cooked and fluffy.
    ~15 min
  6. 6
    Serve bowls with chicken, shredded lettuce, bell peppers, sweet corn, black beans, lime, and the green sauce.
    ~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

480
Calories
42g
Protein
48g
Carbs
10g
Fat
8g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Burrito bowls are a popular Tex-Mex format that deconstructs the burrito for easy meal prep. This fitness-focused version maximizes protein while keeping calories under 500 per serving.
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