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Matt Santos
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Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Cultural Context

The Chipotle Chicken Bowl is a popular dish in the United States, particularly known for its customizable nature. It reflects the growing trend of fast-casual dining, where customers can choose their ingredients to create a personalized meal. This dish combines traditional Mexican flavors with American dining preferences, making it a staple in many households and restaurants.

Mexican-AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 lbs of chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
3 cups of uncooked brown rice
2 ripe avocados
1 can of black beans
1 can of yellow corn
6 limes
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp chili powder
cilantro or parsley bunch, finely chopped
salt and pepper
avocado or olive oil for cooking

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is more nutritious, while white rice is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

1

Add chicken to a bowl and season with spices; allow to marinate in bowl for 20 minutes up to overnight.

2

Cook brown rice according to package instructions.

3

Add avocado to a bowl and smash; season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

4

Add corn and beans to bowls and season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

5

Sear chicken in batches until internal temp is 165F/74C.

6

Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before dicing.

7

Add cooked brown rice into a bowl and drizzle with oil; season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

8

Prepare meal containers and build the chipotle bowls.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéinglayering

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Burrito BowlChicken Burrito Bowl

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