Chipotle Chicken Bowls

It does not get any easier than this copycat chipotle chicken bowl. Now, you can enjoy this delicious meal at home with very little work. The savings will really add up by making this yourself plus it tastes so delicious.

The chicken is so flavorful and tasty. I love to set up a toppings bar and everyone can load up their chicken bowl however they like. It is a fun meal idea and one that everyone always likes. You may even like Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe or Taco Bowl Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

The marinated chicken tastes amazing in this bowl recipe. Healthy recipes like this make dinner time easy and tasty.

It is sure to be a hit and everyone will love it. It might be healthy but it is so flavorful that everyone will go crazy over it.

Leftovers are great because you can take to work or use for a quick lunch at home. This meal can’t be beat!

Ingredients

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs – You can cook chicken breast or chicken tenders. You can also use fajita steak or fajita veggies
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Ground Cumin – See Best Substitute for Cumin if you are out

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How do you Make Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Step 1 – In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.

Step 2 – Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to blend and develop.

Step 3 – Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 4 – While the chicken is grilling, prepare the rice. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.

• Step 5 – Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
• Step 6 – To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the chopped chipotle chicken, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.
• Step 7 – Serve the bowl with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Expert Tips

• Chicken – I try to grill chicken that is about the same size so that it grills evenly. After grilling chicken, cut the chicken in bite size pieces.
• Rice – You can also make the rice in a rice cooker.

How to Make Chipotle Chicken in the Crockpot

You can make this recipe in the crock pot instead of grilling it.

• Place all the chicken thighs and the marinade ingredients in the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 2.5-3.5 hours.
• Remove the chicken and roughly chop or shred the chicken and then serve the bowls based on your preference.

Serving Suggestions

This Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls are perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd.

You can serve this romaine lettuce over Microwave Brown Rice, Instant pot White Rice Recipe or Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe with all your favorite toppings.

We do this for lots of meals and it helps put together a quick meal. It is so easy and helpful for busy weeknights. You can even make Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos with a side of Queso Fundido and tortilla chips.

Topping Ideas

These Chipotle Chicken Bowls are even better with your favorite toppings. I love to setout bowls of all of these toppings so everyone can customize their bowls.

• Black Beans – Drained and Rinsed – You can also make Slow Cooker Black Beans
• Corn Kernels – Make Black Bean Corn Salsa for even more flavor
• Pico de Gallo – Try The Best Pico De Gallo Recipe
• Guacamole – We love this Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• Lime Wedges, for serving
• Diced Tomatoes
• Avocado