Pollo Bowl
A delicious and customizable pollo bowl featuring tender chicken, rice, and a variety of fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Grilled or shredded chicken
- White rice or brown rice or quinoa
- Grilled bell peppers
- Grilled zucchini
- Grilled corn
- Black beans or pinto beans
- Cotija cheese or cheddar cheese or queso fresco
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Fresh avocado slices
- Romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- Sour cream
- Salsa verde
- Chipotle sauce
- Hot sauce
- Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Pickled jalapeños
- Radishes
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Start with a base of rice or quinoa in a bowl.
- Add grilled chicken on top of the rice.
- Layer with grilled vegetables such as bell peppers and zucchini.
- Add a scoop of black or pinto beans.
- Sprinkle cheese over the hot ingredients to let it melt slightly.
- Top with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.
- Add avocado slices and greens for crunch.
- Drizzle with sour cream and salsa verde or chipotle sauce for added flavor.
- Finish with crunchy toppings like tortilla strips or crushed chips.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for a fresh squeeze before eating.
Notes
Feel free to customize your pollo bowl with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Pollo Bowl, Chicken Bowl, Customizable Meal, Mexican Cuisine, Healthy Recipe