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side view of a vibrant and colorful chicken bowl arranged on a white marble countertop. The bowl contains a bed of fluffy cilantro lime rice topped with perfectly grilled chicken thighs, sautéed green and red peppers, black beans, roasted corn, and a creamy sauce drizzle. The ingredients are arranged neatly, creating a flavorful, balanced meal that is visually appealing and fresh.

Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe

This Chipotle Chicken Bowl is packed with smoky chipotle chicken, cilantro-lime rice, sautéed peppers, black beans, roasted corn, and a creamy sauce—everything you need for a flavorful, customizable meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill pan or regular skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl (for marinating)
  • Saute pan for peppers
  • Rice cooker or pot for cooking rice
  • Small bowl for sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the cilantro lime rice:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced

For the sauteed peppers:

  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For toppings:

  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup roasted corn

For the creamy sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine chipotles in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
    Top-down view of raw chicken thighs marinating in a large glass bowl on a white marble countertop. The chicken is covered with a rich, dark chipotle adobo sauce mixed with lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are visible in the bowl, with the spices and sauce evenly coating the chicken, ready for marination.
  • Cook the rice: In a rice cooker or pot, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, stir in cilantro and lime juice.
    Top-down view of freshly cooked jasmine rice in a rice cooker, placed on a clean white marble countertop. The rice is fluffy and topped with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. A small bowl with lime juice and cilantro sits nearby, enhancing the fresh flavors of the rice for a cilantro-lime rice base.
  • Saute the peppers: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced green pepper, red pepper, and onion. Season with salt and sauté until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
    Top-down view of vibrant green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion being sautéed in a black skillet over medium heat. The peppers and onions are softened, lightly caramelized, and seasoned with sea salt. The skillet is placed on a white marble countertop, and the vegetables are beautifully colored and glistening from the olive oil.
  • Grill the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  • Prepare the creamy sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayo, hot sauce, cumin, lime juice, and chili powder.
    Top-down view of a small glass bowl filled with a creamy sauce made from mayo, hot sauce, cumin, lime juice, and chili powder. A spoon rests beside the bowl, and the ingredients are neatly arranged around it. The creamy sauce is smooth and ready to drizzle over the assembled bowl of chicken and rice for extra flavor.
  • Assemble the bowl: In a bowl, layer cilantro-lime rice, sautéed peppers, black beans, roasted corn, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
    side view of a vibrant and colorful chicken bowl arranged on a white marble countertop. The bowl contains a bed of fluffy cilantro lime rice topped with perfectly grilled chicken thighs, sautéed green and red peppers, black beans, roasted corn, and a creamy sauce drizzle. The ingredients are arranged neatly, creating a flavorful, balanced meal that is visually appealing and fresh.