CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL RECIPE

🥣 High-Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl (Gluten-Free)

Calories: ~450 kcalProtein: ~45gCarbohydrates: ~38gFat: ~9gServes: 1Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 15 mins

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

This high-protein chicken burrito bowl is your go-to for fuelling your body with all the right nutrients — lean protein, complex carbs, and vibrant veggies. It’s quick to make, easy to meal prep, and totally satisfying without being heavy. Perfect for busy professionals, gym-goers, or anyone wanting to eat better without sacrificing flavour.

🛒 Ingredients

• 120g chicken breast (skinless, boneless)

• 70g cooked basmati rice (or swap for quinoa)

• 75g black beans, drained and rinsed

• 75g sweetcorn (frozen or canned, drained)

• 80g mixed peppers, diced

• 40g red onion, finely chopped

• ½ tsp olive oil

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 15g light sour cream or 0% Greek yoghurt

• Fresh coriander, chopped

• Sea salt & black pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

   • Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and fully cooked.

   • Slice into strips.

2. Sauté the Veggies:

   • In the same pan, add peppers and onion.

   • Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the black beans and sweetcorn for the final 2 minutes.

3. Assemble the Bowl:

   • Add rice to your bowl.

   • Top with the veggie mix and sliced chicken.

   • Finish with a drizzle of lime juice, a spoon of Greek yoghurt or sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh coriander.

💪 Carrie’s Tip

This dish is perfect for meal prep Sundays — it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add it to your True Fitness App meal tracker or use it as part of your True Method plan for balanced macros and consistent energy all day long.

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