Fresh Mexican Chicken Burrito

Chicken • 25 Min • Healthy

A vibrant, fresh, and customizable Mexican Chicken Burrito bowl inspired by Chipotle flavours. Tender lime-garlic chicken, fluffy cilantro rice, black beans, corn, and bright pico de gallo come together in a nutritious bowl that’s perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.

• 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• Juice of ½ lime

• 1 cup uncooked rice (jasmine or long grain)
• 2 cups water or broth
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup black beans (rinsed/drained)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup chopped lettuce
• 1 cup pico de gallo (or diced tomato + onion + cilantro)
• 1 avocado, sliced or diced
• Lime wedges

• Light sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• Jalapeño slices
• Extra cilantro

1. Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and lime juice. Add chicken strips and mix well. Marinate while preparing the rice (10–15 minutes).

2. Cook the cilantro-lime rice

Rinse rice. Cook with water/broth according to package instructions.
Once done, fluff with fork and mix in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.

3. Cook the chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add marinated chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly caramelized. Set aside.

4. Prepare fresh toppings

Assemble: chop lettuce, dice avocado, warm black beans and corn, and prepare pico de gallo (or use store-bought).

5. Assemble your burrito bowl

Layer each bowl with:

1. Cilantro-lime rice
2. Chicken
3. Black beans
4. Corn
5. Lettuce
6. Pico de gallo
7. Avocado

Finish with lime juice and optional toppings like cheese or light crema.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

• Skillet
• Rice cooker or pot
• Cutting board and knife
• Mixing bowls

• Protein swaps: Use shrimp, tofu, steak, or rotisserie chicken.
• Grain-free: Replace rice with cauliflower rice or lettuce base.
• Beans: Pinto beans or chickpeas also work well.
• Low-carb: Increase greens; reduce rice.
• Meal prep: Stores beautifully in separate containers.

• Refrigerator: Store components separately for 3–4 days.
• Reheat chicken and rice; keep fresh toppings cold.
• Do not freeze lettuce or pico.

• Fresh and healthy
• Perfect for meal prep
• Naturally gluten-free
• Vibrant, colorful bowls (Pinterest-friendly)
• Customizable and family-friendly

You may also enjoy our 20 Min Greek Chicken Wrap, try the 20 Min Spicy Korean Beef Bowl, or go for a Fresh Mexican Bean Chili.