Homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowls

45 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Gather all the ingredients, kitchen tools, and appliances, and prepare a list of steps to follow.
  2. 2Gather all the ingredients, kitchen tools, and appliances, and prepare a list of steps to follow.
  3. 3Gather all the ingredients, kitchen tools, and appliances, and prepare a list of steps to follow.
  4. 4Add 3 lbs of boneless and skinless chicken thighs to a bowl with 1 tbs of avocado oil, 2 tsp of onion powder, 2 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of ground cumin, 2 tsp of smoked paprika, 2 tsp of dried oregano, 2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  5. 5Add 3 lbs of boneless and skinless chicken thighs to a bowl with 1 tbs of avocado oil, 2 tsp of onion powder, 2 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of ground cumin, 2 tsp of smoked paprika, 2 tsp of dried oregano, 2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  6. 6Add 3 lbs of boneless and skinless chicken thighs to a bowl with 1 tbs of avocado oil, 2 tsp of onion powder, 2 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of ground cumin, 2 tsp of smoked paprika, 2 tsp of dried oregano, 2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  7. 7Mix the chicken and spices well.
  8. 8Mix the chicken and spices well.
  9. 9Mix the chicken and spices well.
  10. 10Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. 11Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  12. 12Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  13. 13Bake the chicken at 400°F (205°C) until its internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
  14. 14Bake the chicken at 400°F (205°C) until its internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
  15. 15Bake the chicken at 400°F (205°C) until its internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
  16. 16Prep the rice: add 2 cups of washed rice and 3 cups of water or chicken bone broth to a rice cooker; top with a dried bay leaf and cook until light and fluffy.
  17. 17Prep the rice: add 2 cups of washed rice and 3 cups of water or chicken bone broth to a rice cooker; top with a dried bay leaf and cook until light and fluffy.
  18. 18Prep the rice: add 2 cups of washed rice and 3 cups of water or chicken bone broth to a rice cooker; top with a dried bay leaf and cook until light and fluffy.
  19. 19Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice 3 bell peppers and 1 large red onion.
  20. 20Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice 3 bell peppers and 1 large red onion.
  21. 21Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice 3 bell peppers and 1 large red onion.
  22. 22Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion to a bowl with 1 tbs of avocado oil, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  23. 23Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion to a bowl with 1 tbs of avocado oil, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  24. 24Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion to a bowl with 1 tbs of avocado oil, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper.
  25. 25Mix the vegetables well.
  26. 26Mix the vegetables well.
  27. 27Mix the vegetables well.
  28. 28Sauté the seasoned vegetables in a pan for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  29. 29Sauté the seasoned vegetables in a pan for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  30. 30Sauté the seasoned vegetables in a pan for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  31. 31While the chicken and rice are cooking, chop 1/2 cup of cilantro and prepare the juice of 3 limes for the cilantro lime rice.
  32. 32While the chicken and rice are cooking, chop 1/2 cup of cilantro and prepare the juice of 3 limes for the cilantro lime rice.
  33. 33While the chicken and rice are cooking, chop 1/2 cup of cilantro and prepare the juice of 3 limes for the cilantro lime rice.
  34. 34Make the creamy spicy lime sauce: add 1 cup of Greek yogurt or mayo, 1 tbs of honey, 1/2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, 1/4 tsp of salt, and the juice of half a lime into a small bowl.
  35. 35Make the creamy spicy lime sauce: add 1 cup of Greek yogurt or mayo, 1 tbs of honey, 1/2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, 1/4 tsp of salt, and the juice of half a lime into a small bowl.
  36. 36Make the creamy spicy lime sauce: add 1 cup of Greek yogurt or mayo, 1 tbs of honey, 1/2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, 1/4 tsp of salt, and the juice of half a lime into a small bowl.
  37. 37Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  38. 38Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  39. 39Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  40. 40Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl.
  41. 41Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl.
  42. 42Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl.
  43. 43Mix the cooked rice with 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, the juice of 3 limes, 2 tsp of avocado oil, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  44. 44Mix the cooked rice with 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, the juice of 3 limes, 2 tsp of avocado oil, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  45. 45Mix the cooked rice with 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, the juice of 3 limes, 2 tsp of avocado oil, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  46. 46Rest the cooked chicken for 10 minutes, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  47. 47Rest the cooked chicken for 10 minutes, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  48. 48Rest the cooked chicken for 10 minutes, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  49. 49Assemble the bowls: first, add 125g of cilantro lime rice, then 100g of sautéed peppers and onions, and finally 200g of cut chicken.
  50. 50Assemble the bowls: first, add 125g of cilantro lime rice, then 100g of sautéed peppers and onions, and finally 200g of cut chicken.
  51. 51Assemble the bowls: first, add 125g of cilantro lime rice, then 100g of sautéed peppers and onions, and finally 200g of cut chicken.
  52. 52Top with 2 tbs of creamy spicy lime sauce right before eating.
  53. 53Top with 2 tbs of creamy spicy lime sauce right before eating.
  54. 54Top with 2 tbs of creamy spicy lime sauce right before eating.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 3 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 3 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 2 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 2 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 cups water or chicken bone broth
  • 3 cups water or chicken bone broth
  • 3 cups water or chicken bone broth
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 limes
  • 3 limes
  • 3 limes
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1 cup greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1 cup greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 0.5 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 0.5 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 0.5 tsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 juice of half a lime
  • 0.5 juice of half a lime
  • 0.5 juice of half a lime

Equipment

glass containersshopping cartkitchen sinkbowltongschopping boardknifefrying panbaking sheetsrice cookerstrainerlime squeezerwhiskdishes

Tips

  • Always start with whatever takes the longest and can cook on its own to allow for multitasking.
  • Think ahead about the next steps to enjoy the whole process.
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