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Chipotle Chicken Bowl: The Ultimate Healthy Copycat Recipe

This Chipotle Chicken Bowl features charred adobo grilled chicken, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, and fresh roasted corn salsa. A high-protein, meal-prep friendly dish that perfectly recreates the restaurant experience with fresh, vibrant ingredients at home.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cut into cubes after grilling
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Finely minced
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice Rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 can Black Beans 15oz, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh or frozen
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely minced
  • 2 large Avocados Ripe
  • 3 medium Roma Tomatoes Diced

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for achieving charred edges on chicken.
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer To rinse rice for maximum fluffiness.

Method
 

Prepare the Components
  1. Rinse rice until water is clear. Boil in 3 cups of water, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Fluff and mix with cilantro and lime.
  2. Coat chicken in adobo sauce and spices. Sear in a hot skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Cube after resting.
  3. Char corn in a dry pan. Mix with red onion and lime. Mash avocados for guacamole and dice tomatoes for pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 35gFat: 22gFiber: 12g

Notes

Always rinse your rice to ensure it doesn't get gummy.
Use a high-heat oil like avocado oil to get the best char on the chicken thighs.
Keyword Chipotle Chicken Bowl,copycat recipe,healthy meal prep

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