Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe: Make Your Own Delicious Burrito Bowl at Home

A quick copycat recipe yields flavorful chicken burrito bowls featuring a zesty marinade and customizable toppings.

Category Tags:

DinnerLunchEntree

Cuisine Tags:

Tex-MexCopycat

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Instructions

  1. Combine 1/2 medium yellow onion, 1 canned chipotle in adobo pepper with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 3 large garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons fine salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a blender; process until smooth, then adjust salt.

  2. Add 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts to the marinade, then cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.

  3. Heat a grill pan on high. Sear the chicken on both sides, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

  4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before chopping to your desired size.

  5. Divide 3 cups cooked white or brown rice between 6 bowls. Serve with 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 1 cup cooked black beans, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, 1 cup salsa, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 cup guacamole.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 727 kcal
Carbohydrate: 42 g
Cholesterol: 229 mg
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 47 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Sodium: 1926 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 43 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g