Here at FitStar HQ, we’re all about flavorful meals that will keep you fueled up. We get really excited if you can make it ahead of time, too. Continuing theis month’s theme of make-ahead, portable meals, today we’re sharing a favorite with you: Chicken Burrito Bowls from Eating Well. These are great meals made from scratch, but they can also maximize any leftovers you might have. Feel free to sub-in any protein you like, and mix up the toppings to your taste.
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup prepared pico de gallo or other salsa
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler.
2. Combine chipotles, oil, garlic powder and cumin in a small bowl.
3. Oil the grill rack or a rimmed baking sheet, if broiling. Season chicken with salt. Grill the chicken for 5 minutes or broil it on the prepared baking sheet for 9 minutes. Turn, brush with the chipotle glaze and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, 3 to 5 minutes more on the grill or 9 minutes more under the broiler. Transfer to a clean cutting board. Chop into bite-size pieces.
4. Assemble each burrito bowl with 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup beans, 1/4 avocado, 1 tablespoon pico de gallo (or other salsa) and 1 tablespoon cheese. Serve with a lime wedge.
Nutrition info: Calories 452 | Fat 19g | Protein 36g | Carbs 36g
Nutritional information is provided by Eating Well.
Have you hopped on the burrito bowl bandwagon? What do you like to put in yours? Join the conversation below.
Keep Moving,
– Team FitStar
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