Description
These Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal featuring succulent, chipotle-marinated chicken thighs alongside zesty cilantro-lime rice. Bursting with authentic Southwestern flavors, this dish combines smoky heat with fresh guacamole and corn salsa for a perfectly balanced experience. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or efficient meal prepping, this customizable bowl provides a wholesome, protein-rich solution that is sure to satisfy any craving for a delicious, restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons sauce
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice
3 1/2 cups water
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons neutral oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon lime juice for guacamole
2 tablespoons cilantro for guacamole
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 jalapeño minced
2 cups cooked corn
1/2 roasted poblano pepper diced
Instructions
Blend chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, honey, salt, and pepper to create the chicken marinade.
Marinate chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes.
Grill chicken until charred and cooked through.
Rinse rice and bring to a boil with water, oil, bay leaves, and salt.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and steam rice until tender.
Fluff rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Mash avocados with lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño to make guacamole.
Mix cooked corn with roasted poblano, cilantro, and citrus juices for the salsa.
Assemble bowls by layering rice, sliced chicken, guacamole, and corn salsa.
Notes
Store ingredients in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Chicken remains juicy when reheated, making this an excellent choice for a meal prep routine.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired