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Copycat Chipotle Style Burrito Bowl at Home

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Recreate your favorite chipotle style burrito bowl at home! Easy, smoky, and packed with fresh flavor for a perfectly satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cooked cilantro-lime rice
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt optional
  • 1 California Hass avocado sliced, optional

Method
 

  1. Combine the olive oil, chopped chipotle pepper, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, coat them thoroughly, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred on the edges.
  4. Remove the chicken from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Assemble the burrito bowls by layering cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and red onion in serving bowls.
  6. Top the bowls with the sliced chicken, chopped cilantro, and cheese if desired.
  7. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and avocado slices as preferred.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowls before serving to add brightness.

Notes

Meat Choice: I always reach for chicken thighs because they stay incredibly juicy under the high heat needed for that perfect char, though chicken breasts are a fine substitute if that is what you have on hand.
Heat Management: To get those signature crispy edges, I let my skillet get very hot before adding the meat and I make sure not to crowd the pan so the chicken sears rather than steams.
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