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Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chipotle at home. 50g protein, $2.90, and you control the macros.
Total Time
25min
Per Serving
$2.90
Protein
50g
Calories
580cal
Nutrition Per Serving
4servings
580cal
50g
72g
8g
Ingredients
Chicken Breast1.5 lbs
White Rice2 cups dry
Black Beans1 can (15oz)
Salsa1 cup
Lime1
Cumin1 tsp
Chili Powder1 tsp
Garlic Powder½ tsp
Steps
Start rice. Squeeze lime juice into it after cooking.
1
Season chicken: cumin + chili powder + garlic powder + salt.
2
Cook chicken in a hot skillet, 6 min per side. Rest, then slice.
15 min
3
Warm black beans with a pinch of cumin.
2 min
4
Bowl it: rice → beans → chicken → salsa. Add hot sauce.
5
Pro Tips
- →This is literally Chipotle for $2.90 instead of $12. Do the math.
- →Meal prep 4 bowls. Keeps 4 days in the fridge, reheat in microwave 2 min.
- →Add Greek yogurt instead of sour cream — extra 5g protein.
Cost Analysis
Per Serving
$2.90
Total Batch
$11.60
Per Day (3 meals)
$8.70
Per Month (est.)
$261
Prices based on US national averages (March 2026). Your local prices may vary.
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