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Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe

Mexican-American · Main course · 45 min total

A smoky, spicy chipotle chicken bowl with cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn salsa, and creamy avocado, inspired by the flavors of Chipotle.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tbsp adobo sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add chicken and coat well. Let marinate 15 minutes.
2. Cook rice: Rinse rice. In a saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, stir in lime juice, zest, and cilantro.
3. Cook chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
4. Prepare corn salsa: In a small bowl, combine corn, red onion, and tomato. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Assemble bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with black beans, sliced chicken, corn salsa, and avocado slices.
6. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Tips

• For extra heat, add more chipotle peppers.
• Store leftovers separately and reheat chicken and rice before assembling.
• Substitute chicken with tofu or steak if desired.

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