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High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep
by Jalalsamfit
recipe medium Mexican

High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

A vibrant and filling burrito bowl featuring spiced chicken, fluffy Mexican rice, black beans, sweet corn, and a silky avocado-yogurt green sauce. One of the best low-calorie meal prep recipes, this bowl is loaded with fresh toppings and bold flavors. Prep a batch and enjoy satisfying lunches all week.

15m Prep
30m Cook
45m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

chicken
  • 600 g chicken breast (cut into cubes)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
green sauce
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 100 g low-fat yogurt
  • 15 g fresh coriander
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
rice
  • 200 g basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
toppings
  • 60 g shredded lettuce
  • 80 g sweet corn
  • 80 g black beans (canned, drained)
  • 1 whole lime (cut into wedges) optional
veg
  • 200 g mixed vegetables (bell peppers, onion — chopped)

Steps

  1. 1
    Cut chicken into cubes. Season with oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix until the color changes.
    Tip: If the color doesn't change it's not well seasoned.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    For the green sauce, blend avocado, low-fat yogurt, fresh 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
    In the same pan, cook the vegetables for 5 minutes until soft.
    ~5 min
  5. 5
    To make Mexican rice, add the spices and tomato paste to uncooked rice in a pot. Mix until combined and simmer until fully cooked and fluffy.
    ~15 min
  6. 6
    Assemble the bowls with rice, chicken, shredded lettuce, bell peppers, sweet corn, black beans, a squeeze of lime, and the green sauce.
    ~5 min

Nutrition (per serving)

480
Calories
45g
Protein
48g
Carbs
10g
Fat
8g
Fiber
Cultural Context
The burrito bowl is a Mexican-American staple popularized by fast-casual chains, featuring the flavors of a burrito served as a deconstructed bowl. This homemade version with a fresh avocado green sauce puts a nutritious, macro-friendly spin on the classic.
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