Dinner

Chipotle-Style Burrito Bowl

A smoky chipotle chicken burrito bowl with cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn salsa, and fresh guacamole.

Ingredients

Chipotle Chicken Marinade

1.5-2 lbs chicken thighs or breast
1/2 large white onion
6 cloves garlic
1 cup cilantro
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil
7 oz can chipotles in adobo
Juice of 1 lime

Cilantro Lime Rice

2 cups cooked long grain rice
Squeeze of lime juice
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Pinch of salt

Black Beans

1 can (15.5 oz) black beans
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp lime juice
Pinch of salt

Corn Salsa

1 can/bag (12 oz) corn, more if desired
1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced (or white)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Squeeze of lime juice
Pinch of salt

Guacamole

2 avocados
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (or white)
1 jalapeño, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tsp salt

Steps

Make the Marinade & Marinate Chicken

1Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, olive oil, chipotles in adobo, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
2Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs or breast, coating fully. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).

Cook the Chicken

3Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
4Add the chicken and cook 5-7 minutes per side, until charred outside and cooked through.
5Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing — this keeps it juicy.

Make the Cilantro Lime Rice

6In a bowl, mix warm rice with a squeeze of lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
7Fluff with a fork to combine.

Make the Black Beans

8Microwave the beans, then stir in the onion powder, lime juice, and salt.

Make the Corn Salsa

9In a bowl, combine the corn, diced jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
10Mix well and taste for seasoning.

Make the Guacamole

11Mash the avocados to your preferred texture.
12Fold in the red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

Assemble the Bowls

13Layer rice, beans, corn salsa, chicken, and guac. Serve and enjoy!

Video tutorial

Watch on Instagram