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.
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Instructions
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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.
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Add 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts to the marinade, then cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
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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.
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Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before chopping to your desired size.
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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.