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Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl

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A quick and easy copycat of Chipotle’s chicken burrito bowl, featuring a flavorful marinade and customizable toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 canned chipotle in adobo pepper, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 3 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine onion, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, garlic, chicken broth, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper; process until smooth, then season to taste.
  3. Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours (longer can “cook” the chicken with lime juice).
  4. When ready, heat a grill pan over high heat.
  5. Sear the chicken on both sides, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes.
  7. Chop the chicken, divide rice among 6 bowls, and top each with lettuce, beans, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Notes

  • Substitute one dried chipotle pepper or ½ teaspoon chipotle powder if you don’t have canned peppers; adjust heat to taste.
  • Add lime juice and chopped cilantro when fluffing rice, or swap in cilantro-lime cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
  • Garnish with diced tomatoes, onions, scallions, sweet peppers, fresh corn, or extra cilantro.
  • Store leftover components separately in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat bowls in 30-second microwave bursts or serve at room temperature.

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Keywords: chipotle chicken bowl, copycat chipotle, chicken burrito bowl, Tex-Mex bowl, homemade burrito bowl

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