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Flavorful Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe Easy Copycat Burrito Bowl at Home

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This flavorful chipotle burrito bowl copycat recipe delivers smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy layers with tender chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and fresh toppings. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed into guacamole
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving
  • Optional: shredded cheese or crumbled queso fresco
  • Optional: hot sauce or extra adobo sauce
  • Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Let sit while preparing rice and beans.
  2. Cook the rice: Rinse 1 cup rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water or chicken broth to a boil. Stir in rice and salt, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting lid. Fluff rice, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and olive oil or butter.
  3. Prepare the black beans: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add rinsed black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir gently and warm through for 3-5 minutes. Keep warm.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then marinated chicken pieces. Cook 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Prep fresh toppings: Halve cherry tomatoes, dice red onion, slice or mash avocado, and prepare corn kernels.
  6. Assemble the burrito bowl: Start with cilantro-lime rice, add black beans, top with sliced chipotle chicken, then scatter fresh toppings. Add cheese or sour cream if desired, and finish with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes; overnight marinating intensifies flavor. Rinse rice to remove excess starch and prevent clumping. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning. Use fresh lime juice and zest for best flavor. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat level. Rest chicken before slicing to lock in juices. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; avoid freezing avocado topping.

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