Let’s face it, Chipotle knows how to make good food. Their simple menu, assembly line service and fast casual concept draws loyal fans.
Diners prefer Chitpotle over other fast food chains because they can customize their orders and it’s “healthier.” But beware, once you add the guac, cheese and sour cream, the seemingly healthy meal can turn into a calorie bomb.
Even so, there is no denying that Chipotle’s menu is delicious and addicting!
The other day, I was craving a burrito bowl – my go to selection at Chipotle.
Instead of driving ten minutes to the closest location, I decided to make my own.
I mean, how hard can it be? Rice, beans, chicken and chopped vegetables is all you need.
Besides, making your own is more economical. For the price of one Chipotle meal, you can make this recipe instead and feed up to four people.
It’s so yummy I could eat this every day!
Season your chicken generously! I included measurements of the spices for the sake of this recipe, but honestly I just evenly sprinkle the spices directly from its container onto the chicken. When it comes to cooking, you don’t have to be as precise as you do in baking.
If you’re looking to reduce your carb intake, you can totally skip the rice and just make a burrito salad.
Hope you enjoy and satisfy those Chipotle cravings!
Homemade Chipotle Burrito Bowl
For the rice:
2 cups long grain rice
4 cups water
Juice of one lime
Chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
For the chicken:
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
black pepper
1 tb canola oil
Toppings:
Fresh limes
Chopped cilantro
Shredded cheese
Guacamole
1 can corn
1 can black beans
Diced red onion
Diced tomatoes
Chopped lettuce
Directions:
- For the rice: Rinse excess starch from the rice and cook with water in a rice cooker. Once rice is cooked, fluff the rice using a fork with lime juice, cilantro and salt.
- For the chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with spices. Heat a skillet with canola oil and sauté chicken until cooked through. 8 – 12 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Once chicken is done, let rest for 5 minutes then dice into cubes.
- Assemble the burrito bowl by spooning rice into bowls, adding your favorite toppings and placing the chicken on top.
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