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Easy Chipotle Mexican Grill Burrito Bowl Recipe

Chipotle Mexican Grill Burrito Bowl Recipe

Ann Jones
Have you ever cut into a burrito, only to have it fall apart like a poorly constructed high school science project? It’s frustrating, right? Enter the Chipotle burrito bowl: a solution that keeps flavors intact without the mess.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1012 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • pot

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan
  • 1/4 medium red onion roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

For the Corn Salsa:

  • 12 ounces frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 roasted poblano pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste

For the Tomato Salsa:

  • 1 pound ripe tomatoes diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 jalapeño peppers deseeded, stemmed, and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

For the Guacamole:

  • 2 ripe avocados halved and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper deseeded, stemmed, and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt to taste

For Assembling the Bowls:

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions
 

  • Ready to make your own burrito bowl? Let’s break it down into easy steps.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  • Start by heating a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken thighs, seasoning them with chipotle adobo sauce, ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Once cooked, let it rest before slicing.

Step 2: Cook the Rice

  • In a pot, combine the basmati rice with 2 cups of water and the bay leaf.
  • Add a pinch of salt before bringing it to boil, then cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes until the rice absorbs the water.
  • Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, and turmeric.

Step 3: Whip Up the Corn Salsa

  • In a bowl, combine thawed corn, diced red onion, roasted poblano, finely chopped jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and lime/lemon juice.
  • Stir and season it with salt to taste. Set this tasty mix aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Tomato Salsa

  • Dice fresh tomatoes and combine them with red onion, cilantro, finely chopped jalapeños, and lime juice.
  • Mix well and add salt to taste before putting it aside.

Step 5: Make the Guacamole

  • In a bowl, mash the avocado while mixing in lemon and lime juice to keep it from browning.
  • Incorporate red onion, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, and ground coriander. Season with salt.

Step 6: Assemble the Burrito Bowls

  • Start with a base of rice.
  • Top it with sliced chicken, black beans, and both salsas.
  • Add a generous scoop of guacamole.
  • Finally, sprinkle cheddar and feta cheese atop your colorful creation.

Nutrition

Serving: 856gCalories: 1012kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 84gFat: 41.8gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 1628mgFiber: 16gSugar: 20g
Keyword Chipotle Mexican Grill Burrito Bowl Recipe
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