Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl

Calories

430 kcal

Instructions:

* Marinate & Cook Chicken:
Combine all chicken marinade ingredients and let it sit for 15–20 mins. Cook on a grill pan or non-stick tawa until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 mins each side).
* Prepare the Base:
Layer a bowl with brown rice. Arrange beans, corn, cucumber, tomato, onion, lettuce, and avocado (if using) around it.
* Top with Chicken:
Place sliced grilled chicken on top of the veggies.
* Drizzle Dressing:
Mix the yogurt-lime dressing and spoon over the bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander or mint.
* Serve Fresh & Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

* Lean chicken breast adds high-quality protein for muscle and energy.
* Brown rice and beans give fiber and complex carbs to keep you full longer.
* Vegetables bring antioxidants, hydration, and crunch.
* Curd dressing is probiotic-rich and lighter than mayonnaise-based options.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
200g boneless chicken breast (cut into strips)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or Kashmiri red chili)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Bowl Base:
1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice/quinoa)
1/2 cup cooked rajma (red kidney beans) or black beans
1/2 cup corn kernels (steamed or grilled)
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped tomato (deseeded)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
1/2 avocado (optional, sliced)
Yogurt-Lime Dressing:
3 tbsp thick curd (dahi)
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt & pepper to taste
A pinch of roasted cumin powder.