Chipotle Chicken Bowls
v1.1by @folsominnovations
Main DishTex-MexLunchDinnerMeal PrepStovetopGrillMake Aheadchicken bowlschipotle chickenmeal preprice bowlscopycatGluten-FreeNut-FreeHigh-Protein
4 servings
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 25 min
Inactive: 30 min
Smoky marinated chicken over rice with beans, corn, salsa, and quick toppings. It scratches the takeout itch while staying easy to prep ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobominced
- 3 tbsp Lime juicedivided
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
- 1 can Black beansdrained and warmed
- 1 cup Corncharred or thawed
- 1 cup Tomato salsa
- 2 cups Romaine lettuceshredded
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurtoptional
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet or grill pan
- Knife and cutting board
- Instant-read thermometer
Instructions
- 1
Mix chipotles, 2 tbsp lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Coat chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
⏱ 30 min
- 2
Cook chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan until browned and 165 F inside.
⏱ 12 min
- 3
Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces.
⏱ 5 min
- 4
Toss warm rice with remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.
⏱ 2 min
- 5
Build bowls with rice, beans, corn, chicken, salsa, lettuce, and sour cream if using.
⏱ 6 min
- 6
For meal prep, keep lettuce and sour cream separate until serving.
⏱ 2 min