Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Food

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL RECIPE (CHIPOTLE COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast in bite size pieces
• Add chicken breast pieces in a medium sized bowl
• Add olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil
• Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat
• Add chicken in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked
• Set chicken aside
• Cook rice according to box instructions
• In a large bowl add chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice and cooked chicken
• Add salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy!
• Finely chop cilantro, tomato and onion. Add in a small bowl
• Add vinegar, lime juice and salt
• Mix well until everything is combined

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chipotle chile pepper and ancho chile pepper in a bowl; pour in water. Cover bowl and let sit until peppers are softened, at least 10 to 12 hours. Drain water and remove seeds from peppers.
• Blend chile peppers, red onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a blender until a coarse paste forms; add olive oil and blend until marinade is smooth.
• Pound chicken thighs flat with a meat mallet and trim excess skin. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Turn chicken several times to coat. Seal bag and marinate at least 8 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill with top and bottom plates for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE GRILLED ADOBO CHICKEN BURRITO

Steps:

• Marinade:.
• To the bowl of a food processor or blender add 1/2 cup water, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from can of chili's), 1 chipotle chili, also from can, chile powder, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, vinegar, oregano, and black pepper.
• Blend until completely smooth, add 1/2 cup water stirring to combine.
• Place chicken in a large non-reactive container, with enough room for the adobo sauce.
• Pour sauce over chicken, turning chicken to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 12 hours (overnight) for the most intense flavor; chicken can be marinated for up to 2 days. Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and place in a medium bowl. Season with remaining teaspoon salt.
• Cook Chicken:.
• Heat oven to 375°F In a large cast-iron skillet, over medium, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook chicken until dark golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes; turn chicken over and continue to cook until the underside is dark brown, another 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and transfer to oven. Cook until chicken is opaque throughout, but still juicy, about 8 to 10 minutes chicken should be165°F on a instant-read thermometer. Carefully remove pan from oven. Remove chicken to a cutting board, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Assemble: Heat tortillas according to package instructions. One at a time, dividing fillings evenly, mound chicken, rice, cheese, beans, and guacamole on one side of tortilla. Fold sides over filling and hold them in place. Starting from the filled end, holding sides in and carefully roll the filled end tightly over the rest of the tortilla forming a log. Set aside, seam side down, and roll remaining burritos.