Chipotle Burrito Bowl

Chicken thighs are marinated in a copycat adobo sauce and grilled, then served with rice, beans, and your favorite toppings.

Chipotle Burrito Bowl with a bowl of corn and rice

Flavor: Homemade chipotle burrito bowls are fresh, zesty, and layered with texture, with no waiting in line.
Skill Level: This easy recipe is a weeknight time-saver! Just grill the chicken and make the rice, then everyone can build their bowl.
Recommended Tools: For perfectly cooked grilled chicken, nothing beats a meat thermometer.
Serving Suggestions: Serve buffet-style so everyone builds their own bowl with their favorite combination of toppings!

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Ingredient Tips for Chipotle Burrito Bowls

Chicken: Thigh meat is the best choice because it’s extra juicy and cooks quickly, but you can use skinless chicken breasts, too. In a pinch for time? Thaw out some frozen chicken cutlets, marinate, and pan-fry them in a skillet.
Rice & Beans: Anything goes for rice and beans! Use up leftovers from other recipes or make the cilantro lime rice (recipe below) for an irresistible zesty flavor. Beans should be drained and rinsed before using.

Tasty Topping Options

Fresh & Flavorful: Corn salsa, diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, or shredded lettuce.
Zesty & Spicy: Green chiles, jalapenos, sliced black olives, or pickled onions.
Cool & Creamy: Guacamole, sour cream, or lime crema.
Cheesy Finishes: Shredded mozzarella, a Mexican blend, or crumbled cotija.

marinating chicken to make a Chipotle Burrito Bowl

cooked rice to make a Chipotle Burrito Bowl

For the boldest flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. And make sure you grill it until the chicken is slightly charred for the best flavor!
This recipe is great for meal prepping. If meal prepping, I love to keep the toppings separate and assemble when ready to enjoy. This helps keep the textures fresh.
Pack these burrito bowls along for a picnic or BBQ by making individual burrito cups by layering the beans, rice, chicken, and toppings in a container in that order.

Chipotle Burrito Bowl with guac and pico

Leftovers

Keep leftover chicken burrito bowls covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy them cold on a bed of greens, wrapped in a tortilla, or reheat portions in the microwave.

Freeze the mixture in zippered bags for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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Chipotle burrito bowls are a quick and tasty way to enjoy bold Tex-Mex flavors without the tortilla.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Marinate Time 2 hours

Total Time 3 hours

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For the Chicken

In a medium bowl, combine adobo sauce, vinegar, water, vegetable oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Trim the chicken thighs and add them to the bowl and toss well to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until it reaches 165°F and is charred.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Dice into bite-size pieces.

For the Rice

Rinse rice and drain well.
In a saucepan, bring water, rice, bay leaf, and salt to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and fluff with a fork.
Stir in lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Serve.

To Assemble

Divide rice between four bowls. Top with grilled chicken, black beans, and corn salsa.
Add your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, and a big dollop of guacamole.
Serve with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

Keep leftover chipotle burrito bowls covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Enjoy cold over greens, wrapped in a tortilla, or reheated in the microwave
Freeze the mixture in zippered bags for up to 3 months
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

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