Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Skip the Chipotle line and make a better bowl at home. Cilantro lime rice, seasoned chicken, black beans, corn salsa, and all the toppings you want without paying $14. Fifteen minutes, fully customizable, and honestly tastier because you control the portions.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Chipotle quality at a third of the price
- Cilantro lime rice is the game-changer
- Fully customizable toppings
- Great for meal prep — makes 4 bowls easily
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Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced thin
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lime (juice + zest)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, lettuce
Instructions
- Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet with oil for 4-5 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
- Stir lime juice, zest, and cilantro into warm rice.
- Divide cilantro lime rice between bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, black beans, and corn.
- Add your choice of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and shredded lettuce.
Recipe Tips
- Slice chicken thin for faster cooking — or use rotisserie for zero cooking.
- The cilantro lime rice is what makes it taste like Chipotle. Don’t skip the lime zest.
- Meal prep: keep components separate, assemble fresh each day.
- Add chipotle hot sauce for authentic Chipotle heat.
Calories: 460 | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Carbs: 52g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary.
