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Overhead shot of homemade Chipotle burrito bowl with chicken and guacamole

Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl


  • Author: umirecipes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo)

  • 2 tsp chipotle chili powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Cilantro Lime Rice:

  • 1 cup white or brown rice

  • 2 cups water or broth

  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • Salt, to taste

For the Beans:

  • 1 (15 oz) can black or pinto beans, drained

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Corn Salsa:

  • 1 cup corn

  • ¼ cup red onion, diced

  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

  • 1 jalapeño, diced

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • Pinch of salt

For the Guacamole:

  • 2 ripe avocados

  • ¼ cup red onion, minced

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Salt, to taste

Toppings (Optional):

  • Shredded cheese

  • Sour cream

  • Salsa or pico de gallo

  • Lettuce

  • Tortilla chips


Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken
    Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, add chicken, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes (or overnight).

  2. Cook the Rice
    Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and mix with lime juice, zest, cilantro, olive oil, and salt.

  3. Cook the Chicken
    Grill or pan-sear chicken 5–7 mins per side until fully cooked. Rest 5 mins, then chop.

  4. Warm the Beans
    Heat in a small pan with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and a splash of water.

  5. Make Corn Salsa & Guac
    Mix corn salsa and mash guac ingredients in separate bowls. Adjust lime and salt to taste.

  6. Assemble the Bowls
    Start with rice, then layer chicken, beans, salsa, guac, and toppings. Serve immediately or store for later.

Notes

Double the rice and chicken to meal prep lunch bowls for the week!

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4–6
  • Calories: ~600 (varies by toppings)