Homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add chicken to a bowl and season with above spices; allow to marinate in bowl for 20 minutes up to overnight.
  2. 2Cook brown rice according to package instructions in a rice cooker.
  3. 3Add avocado to a bowl and smash; season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
  4. 4Add corn and beans to bowls and season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
  5. 5Sear chicken in batches in a cast iron skillet until internal temp is 165F/74C.
  6. 6Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before dicing.
  7. 7Add cooked brown rice into a bowl and drizzle with oil; season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
  8. 8Prepare meal containers and build the chipotle bowls.
  9. 9Set all prepared ingredients aside in the fridge to rest.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 3 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can yellow corn
  • 6 limes
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • cilantro or parsley bunch, finely chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • avocado or olive oil for cooking

Equipment

rice cookercast iron skilletbowlsmeal containers

Tips

  • Making meals at home can be fresh, affordable, and straightforward.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.