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A delicious plate of Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Delicious and customizable Chipotle Chicken Bowls that you can make at home with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 576
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 198 g Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce about 3 peppers from a 7-ounce can
  • 2 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 680 g chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 200 g long-grain rice
  • 1 lime lime zested & juiced
  • 60 g chopped cilantro
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped into shreds
  • 425 g black beans rinsed & drained
  • 425 g corn rinsed and drained
  • to taste Pico de Gallo or salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, for topping

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken by blending half of the chipotle peppers, garlic, salt, and lime juice. Toss with chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Cook the rice according to the package directions, adding lime juice and zest, and fluff with cilantro when done.
  3. In a large pan, cook the marinated chicken in batches over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes each, until seared.
  4. Assemble the bowls with a base of cilantro lime rice, topped with chicken, lettuce, black beans, corn, and your choice of toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize your bowls with any toppings you love – guacamole, cheese, or extra veggies work great!