Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl

Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl

180 min
4 servings

Chipotle fans—our copycat Chipotle burrito bowl recipe has all your favorite toppings and proteins, letting you customize your bowl however you please.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo, plus 2 tbsp. sauce
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 c. basmati rice, rinsed, drained
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • Juice of 2 limes, divided
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 (15.5-oz.) cans black beans, undrained
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 tsp. chipotle chile powder 
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 oz. frozen corn, cooked
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt
  • Guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, blend onion, garlic, chile, adobo sauce, oil, lime juice, oregano, and cumin until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add rice, salt, and juice from 1 lime and cook, stirring, until coated, about 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 22 to 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender and just turning golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

  4. 4

    Slice reserved chicken into cubes.