Homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Place chicken thighs in a bowl and coat with olive oil.
  2. 2Place chicken thighs in a bowl and coat with olive oil.
  3. 3Place chicken thighs in a bowl and coat with olive oil.
  4. 4Season chicken with ground chipotle chili pepper, kosher salt, Sazon, cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
  5. 5Season chicken with ground chipotle chili pepper, kosher salt, Sazon, cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
  6. 6Season chicken with ground chipotle chili pepper, kosher salt, Sazon, cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
  7. 7Add the juice of half a lemon to the chicken.
  8. 8Add the juice of half a lemon to the chicken.
  9. 9Add the juice of half a lemon to the chicken.
  10. 10Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly and let marinate.
  11. 11Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly and let marinate.
  12. 12Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly and let marinate.
  13. 13Sear the marinated chicken thighs on both sides in a hot pan until a nice char is achieved and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  14. 14Sear the marinated chicken thighs on both sides in a hot pan until a nice char is achieved and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  15. 15Sear the marinated chicken thighs on both sides in a hot pan until a nice char is achieved and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  16. 16Remove cooked chicken from the pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  17. 17Remove cooked chicken from the pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  18. 18Remove cooked chicken from the pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  19. 19To cooked rice, add the juice of half a lemon, half a lime, a quarter cup of cilantro, and salt to taste.
  20. 20To cooked rice, add the juice of half a lemon, half a lime, a quarter cup of cilantro, and salt to taste.
  21. 21To cooked rice, add the juice of half a lemon, half a lime, a quarter cup of cilantro, and salt to taste.
  22. 22Stir the rice mixture well.
  23. 23Stir the rice mixture well.
  24. 24Stir the rice mixture well.
  25. 25Assemble the bowl by first adding the cilantro lime rice.
  26. 26Assemble the bowl by first adding the cilantro lime rice.
  27. 27Assemble the bowl by first adding the cilantro lime rice.
  28. 28Add black beans on top of the rice.
  29. 29Add black beans on top of the rice.
  30. 30Add black beans on top of the rice.
  31. 31Add the chopped chicken thighs.
  32. 32Add the chopped chicken thighs.
  33. 33Add the chopped chicken thighs.
  34. 34Top with spicy pico de gallo.
  35. 35Top with spicy pico de gallo.
  36. 36Top with spicy pico de gallo.
  37. 37Add a generous amount of sour cream.
  38. 38Add a generous amount of sour cream.
  39. 39Add a generous amount of sour cream.
  40. 40Finish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  41. 41Finish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  42. 42Finish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs
  • Chicken thighs
  • Chicken thighs
  • 0.5 tbsp Ground chipotle chili pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp Ground chipotle chili pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp Ground chipotle chili pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 packet Sazon
  • 1 packet Sazon
  • 1 packet Sazon
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.5 Lime
  • 0.5 Lime
  • 0.5 Lime
  • 1 cup Basmati/Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup Basmati/Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup Basmati/Jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Water
  • Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 0.5 Lime
  • 0.5 Lime
  • 0.5 Lime
  • 0.5 Lemon
  • 0.5 Lemon
  • 0.5 Lemon
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • Spicy pico de gallo
  • Spicy pico de gallo
  • Spicy pico de gallo
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro

Equipment

PanKnifeCutting boardPotBowl

Tips

  • Chicken thighs are preferred over breasts for juiciness.
  • Marinate chicken for as long as possible for best flavor.
  • Sear chicken until a nice char is achieved for added flavor.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't be stingy with toppings when making at home.