All the signature elements come together in this copycat Chipotle chicken burrito bowl: juicy chicken, cilantro-lime rice, and zesty corn salsa.
Serves4
Prep30 minutes
Cook30 minutes
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Watching someone build a burrito bowl right in front of your eyes is one of the reasons why Chipotle is so beloved. You get to watch as your choices are scooped into an oval bowl and passed down from the hot food section to the wide array of toppings at the end.
Chipotle’s marinated chicken is always juicy and tender, and while it’s the star of a Chipotle chicken burrito bowl, the other supporting characters shine too. Fluffy cilantro-lime rice, black or pinto beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream all join in to make it hearty and delicious. Here’s how to make this masterpiece in your own kitchen.
What Goes into a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
There are a lot of components that go into a Chipotle chicken burrito bowl, so I like to concentrate my energy on making a flavorful chipotle chicken, cilantro-lime rice, and corn salsa. While the rest of the toppings can be homemade, they’re also easily purchased pre-made at the grocery store: canned black or pinto beans, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream are all the tasty options you can use to finish building your perfect burrito bowl.
Ingredients Needed for the Chicken Marinade
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for the easy blender marinade for the chicken:
Different Ways to Customize Toppings
What makes Chipotle burrito bowls such a winner is the fact that each person can mix and match the toppings they want on their bowls. Here are the toppings and how you can customize them:
If You’re Making a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, a Few Tips
Other Ways to Serve a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
The beauty of this recipe is that you aren’t limited to just making burrito bowls. Once the rice and chicken are made, you can use them and the toppings to make hard or soft tacos, or even stuff everything into tortillas for chicken burritos. You can also increase the amount of lettuce and add some more veggies for a salad instead, or stuff the chicken with cheese into tortillas to make quesadillas.