Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Chipotle Chicken Bowl – a homemade chicken bowl loaded with tender juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, and all your favorite toppings!

If you’re a fan of Chipotle you are going to love these chicken bowls! I have to say, when I got there it is what I order every single time! There is just something special about their super tender and juicy chipotle chicken that I love.

And making it at home is so easy! Plus, you can use whatever toppings you like. If you have a favorite salsa or sour cream or anything else you can go crazy.

The secret to these chicken bowls is all in how you season the chicken. It is a super simple marinade that gets tons of flavor from a chipotle in adobo peppers. You use 2-3 of the peppers along with some of the sauce that is in the can. It gives the chicken such great flavor, but doesn’t make it too spicy.

What You’ll Need

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
• Chipotle in Adobo
• Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Lime Juice
• Salt & Pepper

How To Make Chipotle Chicken Bowls

For the full recipe and instructions, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.

1. Finely chop 2 chipotle in adobo peppers and mix with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Toss mixture with chicken thighs, cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
3. Grill or cook the chicken in a large skillet for about 6 minutes per side, until it is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165º F.
4. While the chicken is marinating and cooking you can get all of your toppings ready, so once the chicken is cooked you can assemble your bowl.

What Goes On A Chipotle Chicken Bowl

You really can go crazy and use whatever you like. But are a few of my favorite things to use, including a few Chipotle copycat recipes.

• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Black Beans
• Guacamole
• Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Fajita Veggies
• Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Jalapenos
• Lettuce

Can You Make Ahead

Yes, you can definitely make the chicken ahead, or just marinate it overnight, if you are short on time. The chicken can sit for up to 24 hours in the marinade, so if you want to prep it the night before you can. Or you can just reheat when you want to make the bowls.

You just want to make sure to only assemble the bowls when you are ready to serve. Store any leftovers separately and reheat the rice, beans etc separately and then assemble.

More Tasty Mexican Recipes

• Air Fryer Chimichanga
• Wet Burrito
• Sour Cream Enchiladas
• Mini Tostadas
• Potato Tacos
• Baja Shrimp Tacos
• Taco Stuffed Peppers
• Chicken Tostadas

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Yield: 4

Chipotle Chicken Bowl

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Chipotle Chicken Bowl - a homemade chicken bowl loaded with tender juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, and all your favorite toppings!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
• 2 chipotle in adobo peppers
• 2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Toppings

• 2 cups rice
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans
• 1 cup corn salsa
• 1/3 cup guacamole
• 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

1. Finely chop 2 chipotle in adobo peppers and mix with chipotle in adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Toss mixture with chicken thighs, cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours up to 24.
3. Grill or cook the chicken in a large skillet over high heat for about 6 minutes per side, until it is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165º F.
4. While the chicken is marinating and cooking you can get all of your toppings ready, so once the chicken is cooked you can assemble your bowl.
5. Assemble the bowls by placing a layer of rice on the bottom, then top with chopped chicken and whatever toppings you enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 512Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 138mgSodium 1227mgCarbohydrates 49gFiber 9gSugar 6gProtein 36g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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