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Chipotle Chicken Bowl: Better Than The Real Thing
A flavorful and satisfying bowl featuring tender chipotle-marinated chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick, homemade Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Rice
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime lime juice
Salsa
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, thawed if frozen)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
Toppings
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
Guacamole or sliced avocado
- Guacamole or sliced avocado (for topping)
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients, coat chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Cook rice with water or broth, then fluff and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Mix corn, red onion, and lime juice; warm black beans separately.
- Cook chicken in a skillet until charred, rest, then dice.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, beans, corn, and toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken longer or add your favorite toppings.