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Chicken Burrito Bowl

Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls (High-Protein Meal Prep)

These Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls are a quick, high-protein meal prep favourite made with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, sweet corn, fresh salsa, and a creamy yoghurt drizzle. Perfect for busy weekdays, they’re budget-friendly, filling, and easy to customise for lunches or family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Longgrain Rice
  • 1 Can Blackbeans
  • 1 Can Corn
  • 1 Cup Salsa
  • 1/2 Cup Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Avacado, Medium

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to packet instructions until fluffy. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder, and minced garlic.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 75°C / 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
  4. Heat the beans and corn: Drain and rinse black beans and corn. Warm briefly in a small saucepan or microwave until heated through.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide rice evenly into meal prep containers or bowls. Top with cooked chicken, black beans, and corn.
  6. Add salsa: Spoon over fresh salsa just before serving (or store separately for meal prep).
  7. Finish with yoghurt and avocado: Drizzle with Greek yoghurt and top with sliced or diced avocado just before serving for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
  8. Serve: Optional extras include lime juice, coriander, cheese, or hot sauce for added flavour.

Notes

  • Calories will vary depending on rice portion size and avocado amount
  • Using chicken thighs will increase calories slightly but also add richness
  • For a lighter version, reduce rice or swap half for cauliflower rice
  • For higher protein, increase chicken portion without changing carbs much