# Homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Learn how to make a homemade Chipotle chicken bowl that rivals the restaurant version, saving money and enjoying a more generous serving.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Place chicken thighs in a bowl and coat with olive oil.
2. Season chicken with ground chipotle chili pepper, kosher salt, Sazon, cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
3. Add the juice of half a lemon to the chicken.
4. Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly and let marinate.
5. Sear 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.
6. Remove cooked chicken from the pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
7. To cooked rice, add the juice of half a lemon, half a lime, a quarter cup of cilantro, and salt to taste.
8. Stir the rice mixture well.
9. Assemble the bowl by first adding the cilantro lime rice.
10. Add black beans on top of the rice.
11. Add the chopped chicken thighs.
12. Top with spicy pico de gallo.
13. Add a generous amount of sour cream.
14. Finish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Pot
- Bowl

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE3UwsIyBX0/?igsh=YjlhZTNwZGxobm1v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b8400eea-a8bc-48f0-a91f-f9555ffb0333
- Extracted: 2025-07-26

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