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Copycat Chipotle Bowl Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
This flavorful chicken burrito bowl captures the essence of Chipotle with marinated chicken, fresh fajita veggies, cilantro lime rice, and tasty toppings. Perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic rough chop
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Splash water water

Fajita Veggies

  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 unit green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 0.5 unit red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 0.5 unit yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • zest of 1 lime lime zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Toppings

  • pico de Gallo
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions 

  • Marinate the chicken with blended chipotle, garlic, olive oil, adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water for at least 1 hour.
  • Roast sliced peppers and onions at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.
  • Cook rice in boiling water for 20 minutes, then fluff with butter, cilantro, lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill marinated chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then dice.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, fajita veggies, cheese, beans, pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour and cook the veggies until nicely browned.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Burrito Bowl, chicken