This Power Menu Chicken Bowl copycat recipe is a homemade, restaurant-inspired bowl with cilantro lime rice, black beans, seasoned chicken, romaine, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and lime.
Power Menu Chicken Bowl Copycat
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls 1x
Description
A homemade copycat-inspired chicken power bowl with cilantro lime rice, black beans, seasoned chicken, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked cilantro lime rice
- 1 pound cooked seasoned chicken, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups black beans, warmed
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook or warm the rice, beans, and seasoned chicken.
- Divide rice among bowls.
- Add black beans and chicken.
- Add lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream.
- Finish with lime and serve immediately.
Notes
Pack cold toppings separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bowl
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
Quick Answer
This is not an official restaurant recipe. It is a homemade copycat-style chicken power bowl built for fresh toppings, easier meal prep, and a clear ingredient list. For nutrition facts on the restaurant bowl, see the Cantina Chicken Bowl nutrition guide.
Ingredients
How to Make It
- Prepare cilantro lime rice.
- Cook seasoned chicken until browned and juicy.
- Warm black beans.
- Assemble rice, beans, chicken, lettuce, pico, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream.
- Finish with lime.
Meal Prep Tips
Keep cold toppings separate from warm rice, beans, and chicken. Add lettuce, pico, guacamole, and sour cream after reheating so the bowl stays fresh.
Customization Ideas
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add extra chicken for more protein.
- Use less rice and more lettuce for a lighter bowl.
- Add jalapenos or hot sauce for heat.
FAQ
What is in a Power Menu Chicken Bowl?
A chicken power bowl usually includes seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and lime.
Is this an official Taco Bell recipe?
No. This is a homemade copycat-inspired recipe, not an official restaurant recipe.
Can I meal prep it?
Yes. Store chicken, rice, and beans separately from lettuce, pico, guacamole, and sour cream.
How can I make it higher protein?
Use extra chicken, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and keep the beans.
How do I keep the lettuce fresh?
Add lettuce right before serving or pack it in a separate container.
Can I make it lower carb?
Use less rice and more lettuce, beans, chicken, and vegetables.
Written by Chef Anna
I'm Anna - a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and the voice behind Chef Johns Gourmet. After a decade in professional kitchens, I now spend my mornings testing recipes and my afternoons writing them down so you can make them perfectly in your own kitchen. Every one of the 1,100+ recipes on this site has been personally cooked, tasted, and refined. I write like I'm standing next to you, walking you through every step. Simple recipes. Bold flavors. Made for real kitchens.