Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
If one of your fav fast casual meals is a Chipotle Burrito Bowl, this recipe is for you! Freshly made rice, delish juicy chicken, homemade guacamole and more make this the perfect bowl dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 2chipotle peppers in adobo
finely chopped
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspground cumin
- ½ tspdried oregano
- ½ tspblack pepper
- ½ tspkosher salt
- 4boneless skinless chicken thighs
or 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tspvegetable oil
- 1 cwhite basmati rice
- 2 cwater
- 1lime
- 2 tbspfreshly chopped cilantro
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 cpinto beans
warmed
- 1 cfrozen charred corn
warmed
- 1 cguacamole
- 1 cpico de gallo
- ½ cfinely shredded monterey jack cheese
Directions
For the chicken
- 1
Combine the vegetable oil, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- 2
Place the chicken in a large zip top plastic bag and add the marinade. Zip the bag and mix the chicken into the marinade. Place it into the fridge and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to about 400 degrees F (medium high heat). Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken onto the grill and grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces and use as needed.
For the rice
- 1
In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the white rice and lime juice and sauté for 60 seconds to toast the rice.
- 2
Add the water and bring the rice to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.
- 3
Add in the cilantro and fluff rice with a fork.
To assemble
- 1
Arrange equal parts of the white rice and chopped grilled chicken in 4 bowls. Top with equal parts of the pinto beans, corn, guacamole, pico and cheese. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately.
About this Recipe
Master the Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl at Home
Craving that incredible, fresh, and fully customizable Chipotle Burrito Bowl experience? Look no further! This Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl recipe brings all your favorite flavors right into your kitchen, letting you enjoy a vibrant, satisfying meal that tastes just like the real deal – but even better because it's homemade. Skip the line and build your perfect bowl with juicy, seasoned chicken, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, and all the fresh fixings you adore.
What makes this homemade burrito bowl truly special is the attention to fresh, flavorful ingredients. We're talking tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and oregano, giving it that signature zesty kick. Paired with fragrant basmati rice brightened with lime and cilantro, every bite is a burst of flavor.
Customize Your Bowl Your Way! The beauty of this Chipotle-style burrito bowl is its versatility. While our recipe features warmed pinto beans, charred corn, creamy homemade guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, feel free to make it your own:
- Protein Power-Up: Easily swap chicken for steak, lean ground turkey, or plant-based options like seasoned tofu or black beans for a vegetarian twist.
- Spice It Up: Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce or extra diced jalapeños to the pico de gallo for an extra kick.
- Greens Please: Toss in some crisp romaine lettuce or a handful of fresh spinach for added nutrition.
Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for impressive meal prep, this Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl is a flavorful, fulfilling main course that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to elevate your home cooking game!