Homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Serves 2
Directions
- 1Place chicken thighs in a bowl and coat with olive oil.
- 2Season chicken with ground chipotle chili pepper, kosher salt, Sazon, cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
- 3Add the juice of half a lemon to the chicken.
- 4Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly and let marinate.
- 5Sear 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.
- 6Remove cooked chicken from the pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 7To cooked rice, add the juice of half a lemon, half a lime, a quarter cup of cilantro, and salt to taste.
- 8Stir the rice mixture well.
- 9Assemble the bowl by first adding the cilantro lime rice.
- 10Add black beans on top of the rice.
- 11Add the chopped chicken thighs.
- 12Top with spicy pico de gallo.
- 13Add a generous amount of sour cream.
- 14Finish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- 0.5 tbsp Ground chipotle chili pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 packet Sazon
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 Lime
- 1 cup Basmati/Jasmine rice
- 2 cups Water
- Kosher salt
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 Lime
- 0.5 Lemon
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Spicy pico de gallo
- 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.
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