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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
80% authentic · Mexican-Inspired
A flavorful variation featuring chicken marinated and cooked with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, served with traditional burrito bowl components.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs1.5 lbs
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce2-3 peppers + 2 tbsp sauce
- Garlic cloves3
- Lime1
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Cilantro-lime rice2 cups
- Pinto beans1 can (15 oz)
- Roasted corn1 cup
- Pickled red onions1/4 cup
- Cotija cheese1/4 cup crumbled
- Fresh cilantrofor garnish
Steps
- 1
Prepare chipotle marinade: Finely mince chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Blend with minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Marinate chicken: Toss chicken thighs in the chipotle marinade. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Cook chicken: Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken thighs until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest, then slice.
- 4
Prepare cilantro-lime rice: Cook white rice. Once cooked, stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- 5
Prepare beans and corn: Rinse and drain pinto beans. If using fresh corn, roast it until slightly charred. If using canned, drain.
- 6
Assemble bowls: Layer cilantro-lime rice in bowls. Top with sliced chipotle chicken, pinto beans, roasted corn, pickled red onions, and crumbled cotija cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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