Chipotle-Style Chicken Rice Bowl 🌮🍚
This flavorful and satisfying bowl is inspired by Chipotle’s famous chicken! Juicy, smoky chicken, perfectly seasoned, served with rice, corn, and a squeeze of lime.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: ~500
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped cilantro 🌿
For the Bowl:
1 cup cooked white rice 🍚
1/2 cup corn kernels 🌽
1 tbsp butter (for the corn)
1 tsp lime juice
Chopped cilantro for garnish 🌿
Lime wedges for serving 🍋
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Corn: In a small pan, heat butter and add corn. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then mix in lime juice and cilantro.
Assemble the Bowl: Place cooked rice in a bowl, add corn on the side, and top with the chopped chicken. Garnish with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Enjoy! Mix everything together for the perfect bite!
Tips & Variations:
Add black beans, avocado, or salsa for extra flavor.
Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa.
Grill the chicken for extra smokiness.