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High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowls

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 697kcal
Servings: 5 Portions

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade -

  • 1kg (2.2lb) - Chicken Thigh, Boneless & Skinless
  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp (4g) - Ground Cumin
  • 3 - Garlic Cloves, Roughly Chopped
  • Salt & Pepper

Brown Rice -

  • 350g (12.3oz) - Brown Rice, Washed
  • 700ml (700g) - Cold Water
  • ¼ - Lime, Juiced
  • 5g (0.2oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Chopped
  • Salt

Beans & Corn -

  • 1 Can (400g) - Corn Kernels, Rinsed
  • 1 Can (400g) - Black Beans, Rinsed
  • Salt & Pepper

Garnish -

  • Salsa of Choice
  • Coriander (Cilantro)
  • Lime, Optional

Method

Cook the Brown Rice

  • Rinse the brown rice under cold water until it runs clear. Add the rice to a saucepan with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and simmer for 22-25 minutes, until tender—fluff with a fork. Squeeze in the lime juice and add the chopped coriander, if using.

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a bowl, add chicken thighs, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Mix to combine.

Beans & Corn

  • Rinse and drain black beans and corn. Sauté corn in a pan for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned. Add in the beans and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

Cook the Chicken

  • Place a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 75°C-167°F). Rest for 5 minutes and slice or dice.

Assemble Bowls

  • In each container, add the cooked lime and coriander brown rice, sliced chicken thigh, black beans and corn, top with salsa of choice and coriander (cilantro). Dig in.
Serving 610gCalories 697kcalCarbohydrates 74gProtein 53gFat 13gSaturated Fat 3gPolyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 188mgSodium 1032mgPotassium 1019mgFiber 10gSugar 9gVitamin A 1390IUVitamin C 32mgCalcium 50mgIron 1.2mg