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Chicken Burrito Bowls (Meal Prep)

Chicken Burrito Bowls (Meal Prep)

High protein chicken burrito bowls for meal prep, five lunches for about $1.79 each.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs ($3.60)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil ($0.08)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder ($0.15)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin ($0.08)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
  • ½ tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 1½ cups long grain white rice uncooked ($0.55)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed ($0.90)
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed ($0.60)
  • 1 cup salsa ($1.20)
  • 1 lime ($0.30)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese ($1.40)

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Toss the chicken with the oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Squeeze half the lime over the cooked rice and stir.
  4. Divide the rice, chicken, black beans and corn between 5 containers. Top each with salsa and cheese and add a lime wedge.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.