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brown rice, grilled tequila lime chicken, corn, salsa, black beans, cilantro, avocado, and burrito sauce make up these amazing tequila lime grilled chicken burrito bowls

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls

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These easy to make and super satisfying burrito bowls feature grilled tequila lime chicken, a homemade chipotle burrito sauce, and all the other must-haves for burrito bowls!
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword burrito, burrito bowl, burrito bowls, burrito sauce, Chicken, chipolte, cojita, rice bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 4 hours
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • 4 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Tequila
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Agave
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed or minced
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Adobo Sauce (use same can for burrito sauce)
  • 1 tsp Cumin

Chipotle Burrito Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 2 tsp adobo sauce
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls

  • 4 Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts, diced
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn, thawed
  • 1 cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cojita Cheese, or cheese of your liking
  • 1/2 cup Salsa
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Guacamole or Diced Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Coarsely Chopped Cilantro
  • Burrito Sauce (above)
  • 1 Lime, cut into quarters

Instructions

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • Add all ingredients to a large Ziploc bag. Let sit for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Place onto well-oiled grill. Grill each side for about 8-10 minutes, or until cooked throughout. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing up.

Chipotle Burrito Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls

  • To make 4 burrito bowls: add ¼ of each ingredient to each bowl. Top with the burrito sauce, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prepping.