Homemade Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl 🌯🍗🍚
This Homemade Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl is a flavorful and customizable meal made with tender, juicy marinated chicken, cilantro-lime rice, fresh veggies, and all the fixings, just like your favorite Chipotle bowl but made right at home!
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,800 calories
Calories per Serving: ~450 calories
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 🍗
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🧴
• 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
• 1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
• 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1/2 tsp onion powder 🧅
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 🌶️
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice 🍚
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Salt to taste 🧂
For the Toppings:
• 1 cup corn kernels (roasted or from a can) 🌽
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) 🧀
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional) 🥄
• Lime wedges 🍋
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Make the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
• In a medium bowl, fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Add lime juice, fresh cilantro, and salt. Mix well to combine.
3. Prepare the Toppings:
• If using fresh corn, roast or grill the corn on the cob until lightly charred, then cut off the kernels. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
• Slice the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
• Drain and rinse the black beans.
4. Assemble the Burrito Bowl:
• In individual bowls, layer the cilantro-lime rice as the base.
• Add the cooked chicken on top of the rice.
• Arrange the toppings: corn, tomatoes, red onion, black beans, avocado, and shredded cheese.
• Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a drizzle of extra lime juice.
5. Serve:
• Garnish with additional cilantro, lime wedges, or any other favorite burrito bowl toppings like salsa or hot sauce.
Enjoy!
This Homemade Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl brings the fresh, bold flavors of Chipotle right to your kitchen. With tender marinated chicken, cilantro-lime rice, and all your favorite toppings, it’s the perfect customizable meal for any time of day!