🍗 How to Make High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowls

1. Season the chicken

In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and lime juice until evenly coated.

💡 Tip: If you have 10 to 15 extra minutes, let the chicken sit before cooking for deeper flavor.

2. Cook the chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally so the pieces get color without steaming.

If you want a little extra flavor, add a small splash of water or salsa at the end and stir until the chicken is glossy and coated.

💡 Tip: Do not crowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of brown.

3. Warm the beans and corn

Heat the black beans until warmed through. Warm the corn the same way, or char it in a dry skillet for a few minutes.

💡 Tip: Charred corn gives the bowl a deeper, more restaurant-style flavor.

4. Prep the cold toppings

Chop the romaine, slice or mash the avocado, shred the cheese if needed, and get the pico, cilantro, and lime wedges ready.

💡 Tip: Keep the lettuce and pico cold until the last minute so the bowl stays fresh and crisp.

5. Build the bowls

Start with rice, then add the chicken, black beans, corn, lettuce, pico, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime and any extra toppings you like.

💡 Tip: Keeping the hot ingredients on one side and the cold toppings on the other makes the bowl look better and taste fresher.

🔥 Easy Ways to Add Even More Protein

There are a few simple ways to push the protein even higher:

• Add extra chicken
• Be generous with the black beans
• Use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Go a little lighter on the rice and heavier on the chicken
• Add extra cheese if it fits your goals