Chipotle chicken burrito bowls✨

Chipotle chicken burrito bowls✨

For the Chicken + Marinade:▪️1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs▪️1 Lime, juice▪️2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, minced▪️1+1/2 tsp Chili Powder▪️1+1/2 tsp Cumin▪️1 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1/4 tsp Pepper▪️2 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️

For the Beans:▪️1 x 15 oz. Can Black Beans, drained▪️1/2 tsp Cumin▪️1/4 tsp Chili Powder▪️1/4 tsp Kosher Salt▪️

For the Rice:▪️1 Cup Long Grain White Rice, uncooked▪️2 Cups Water▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️3 Tbsp Cilantro, minced▪️1 Lime, juice▪️1 Tbsp Butter▪️

For the Bowls (options):▪️Romaine Lettuce, thin sliced▪️Cheese▪️Salsa▪️Guacamole▪️Sour Cream▪️

🌱Vegan Modification: Sub in 1 lb. crumbled firm tofu for chicken (or leave it out and add extra beans)

1️⃣ Place the chicken in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients for the marinade; mix until chicken is evenly coated and then cover and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 20 mins
2️⃣ To make the cilantro lime rice, add the water and salt to a small pot and bring to a boil over med-high heat; stir in the rice and then turn the heat down to low and cover and simmer for 20 mins (or until all liquid is absorbed); turn off the heat and stir in the cilantro, lime, and butter
3️⃣ In a small pot over medium heat, combine the black beans with the cumin, chili powder, and salt; mix and cook until warmed through (~5 min)
4️⃣ Preheat a pan over medium high; add 2 tsp oil and sear chicken 5-6 mins per side (10-12 mins total) until internal temp reaches 165F; let rest 5 min then cut in small cubes
5️⃣ Add rice and romaine to the bowls as the base, then add the beans and chicken and top with your desired toppings (guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream) – enjoy!

⏲10 minute total prep + 35 minute cook time

Recipe makes 2-3 burrito bowls (rice and can stretch to 4 bowls)

This one is immediately going on the dinner rotation at my house Chipotle inspired burrito bowls made with super flavorful marinated chicken cilantro lime rice black beans and crunchy Roma lettuce it’s the type of meal you’re going to want to make again and again and I’m so excited for you to try it

Enjoy those spices so good you’re going to love it