400-Calorie Burrito Bowl Cilantro-Lime (Print-Friendly)

A low-calorie bowl combining cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, lean chicken, and fresh vibrant toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cauliflower Rice

01 - 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Chicken

06 - 3 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
07 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

→ Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 2 tablespoons diced red onion
15 - 1/4 medium avocado, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
18 - 1 lime wedge for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized pieces form.
02 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
03 - Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Season chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
05 - Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest 2 minutes, then slice or dice.
06 - Place cauliflower rice in a bowl. Top with chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
07 - Add a dollop of Greek yogurt, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve with a lime wedge.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're treating yourself, not punishing yourself—the cilantro-lime is genuinely addictive, not a stand-in.
  • Thirty minutes from hungry to satisfied, which means you'll actually make it instead of ordering something you'll regret.
  • Built to keep you full because the protein and healthy fats stick with you, not the sugar crash you get elsewhere.
02 -
  • Don't rinse your canned black beans under cold water if you want them to taste like they belong in the bowl—room-temperature rinsing keeps them from getting that sad, mealy texture.
  • Overcooked chicken breast becomes a texture problem that no amount of toppings can fix, so use a meat thermometer or you'll be eating regret on a bed of cauliflower.
  • The avocado should be sliced just before assembly or it'll oxidize and turn gray, which isn't dangerous but looks depressing and you deserve better.
03 -
  • Cook your chicken from cold and use medium heat instead of high—it stays juicier and more forgiving than you'd expect.
  • Keep a bottle of good lime juice in your fridge for the days you're too tired to juice fresh limes; it won't be perfect, but it's better than skipping the acid that makes this bowl work.
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