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Chicken Burrito Bowl (Easy Homemade Recipe)

This Chicken Burrito Bowl is a fresh and flavorful meal made with rice, seasoned chicken, beans, corn, and a variety of colorful toppings like avocado, salsa, cucumbers, red pickled onions, and cheese. Inspired by popular Mexican-style bowls, it's an easy and customizable dish that can be prepared in about 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this burrito bowl is hearty, healthy, and packed with delicious flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 553
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Cups Cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 Can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can Corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 2 Cups Cherry tomatoes, halved and seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Purple red onions, diced and mixed with the cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded cheese (gouda, cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 Cup Salsa
  • 2 Tbsp Pickled red onions
  • 1 Cup Cucumbers and green onions, chopped
  • 1 Cup Fresh crunchy lettuce
  • Ranch
For the seasoned Chicken:
  • 10 Chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Juice of a lemon
Optional Toppings:
  • Pickled Jalapenos
  • Guacamole
  • Tortilla chips
  • Hot sauce
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • 1 Airfryer

Method
 

Cook the Rice:
  1. Prepare your rice according to package instructions. For extra flavor, add chicken soup mix into the water instead of salt and a little bit of turmeric to get that nice yellow color.
Prepare the Protein:
  1. In a bowl mix together the spices of 1 tsp of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and dried oregano. Rub the chicken tenders with that seasoning mixture and add 2 Tbsp of mayonnaise, and 1/2 lemon. Place the chicken tenders in an airfryer and bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Assemble the Bowls:
  1. Divide the rice between serving bowls, add the shredded cheese, cooked chicken tenders, corn, and black beans.
Add Fresh Toppings:
  1. Top with tomato salsa, avocado slices, salsa, pickled red onions, cucumbers, green onions, and crunchy lettuce.
Finish and Serve:
  1. Top with tomato salsa, avocado slices, salsa, pickled red onions, cucumbers, green onions, and crunchy lettuce.

Notes

Variations:
  • Chicken Burrito Bowl - Use grilled or shredded chicken with taco seasoning.
  • Beef Burrito Bowl - Ground beef or steak add a rich flavor.
  • Vegetarian Burrito Bowl - Replace the meat with extra beans, roasted vegetables, or tofu.
  • Low-Carb Burrito Bowl - Swap rice for cauliflower rice.