Description
Burrito Bowls with Pico de Gallo & Chipotle Aioli are a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together the freshness of pico de gallo, creamy chipotle aioli, and perfectly grilled protein. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties, these bowls are not only packed with flavor but are also easily customizable to suit your taste. With a balance of textures and tastes in every bite, they can fit into various dietary preferences. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or prepping for the week ahead, these burrito bowls are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken or steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Grill the protein: Season chicken or steak with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make pico de gallo: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño (optional), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Prepare chipotle aioli: Whisk together mayonnaise, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice into bowls; top with grilled protein, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and drizzle with chipotle aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg