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A vibrant Burrito Bowl, Chipotle Style, with rice, beans, corn, and salsa.

Quick way to grow a Burrito Bowl (Chipotle Style)

This recipe guides you through making a homemade Chipotle-style burrito bowl. It provides instructions for each component, allowing you to customize your meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Black Beans
  • 1 black beans (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
"Fajita" Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
  • 0.5 large onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Protein (Chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
  • 2 ripe tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 small white onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
Guacamole (Avocado "Growth")
  • 2 ripe avocados mashed
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced (optional)
  • Salt to taste
Assembly (Additional "Growth")
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Shredded cheese
  • Corn salsa (canned corn, diced red onion, cilantro, lime juice)
  • Hot sauce

Equipment

  • pot
  • large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • bowl

Method
 

Cilantro-Lime Rice
  1. Rinse rice, then combine with water and salt in a pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Black Beans
  1. Combine rinsed black beans, water, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
"Fajita" Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add bell pepper and onion, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp; season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Protein (Chicken)
  1. Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
  1. Combine diced tomatoes, diced white onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), and fresh lime juice in a bowl.
  2. Season with salt and gently toss.
Guacamole (Avocado "Growth")
  1. Mash ripe avocados in a separate bowl.
  2. Stir in chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, minced garlic (if using), and salt until well combined.
Assembly of the "Burrito Bowl Field"
  1. Start with a base of cilantro-lime rice in each bowl.
  2. Arrange generous portions of black beans, fajita vegetables, and seasoned chicken on top.
  3. Add spoonfuls of pico de gallo and guacamole.
  4. Optionally, top with shredded lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, corn salsa, and hot sauce for extra "flavor growth."
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Chipotle-style Burrito Bowl!

Notes

Customize your burrito bowl with your favorite toppings and adjust spice levels to your preference. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or other proteins. You can also prepare components in advance for quick assembly.