Chipotle Rice Bowl Recipes

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it with cold water for a minute or two, until the water runs clear. Drain the rice well.
• If you're using a rice cooker, measure the rice and water using the manufacturer's measuring equipment. Place the rinsed rice, water, bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon of the rice bran oil in the rice cooker and turn it on.
• If you're using the stovetop, place the rinsed rice, water, and bay leaf in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil before reducing it to a simmer. Cover the rice and cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the water.
• When the rice is finished cooking, add the remaining 2 teaspoons of rice bran oil to the pot without stirring. Replace the cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes.
• Add the salt, cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice and stir the rice using a fork. Add additional salt, if desired.

CHIPOTLE RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add rice and stir.
• Simmer for 20 minutes covered.
• Add juice of a lime and cilantro and mix. Cover till ready to serve.
• Towards the end of the 20 minute rice, start the vegetables.
• Heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add sliced peppers and onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sauté for 7-10 minutes till almost stir-fried brown.
• In nice sized bowl, add rice 1st, then hot vegetables on top, next add shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP AND RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
• Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Add shrimp, chopped poblano pepper and adobo sauce; cook two minutes, stirring to ensure shrimp are evenly coated with sauce. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook one minute more or until shrimp are cooked through, stirring constantly. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In same skillet, place water, contents of rice package and corn in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 7 minutes or until water has been absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and cilantro.
• Place rice mixture on a serving platter. Top with shrimp; serve with lime wedges.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• For the Marinade and Chicken: Add all marinade ingredients together, except chicken, to a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Rub the marinade into the chicken and marinate at least one hour, up to 4 hours. Season the chicken with salt to taste. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
• For the Basmati Rice: In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
• Add water and salt; bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; fluff rice with a fork.
• To Assemble: Spoon the rice into each bowl, followed by the beans, then the grilled chicken strips. Top with your choice garnishes.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL RECIPE

Steps:

• To make marinade, in a food processor, blend chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, oil, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade, seal bag and rub chicken until evenly coated.
• Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight. When ready to cook; preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch chunks. In a medium bowl, combine warm rice, lime juice, and cilantro; mix well. Divide rice mixture evenly into bowls, top with chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and guacamole.

CHIPOTLE BOWL

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board with some space between and cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. With a mallet, lightly pound the meat to an even thickness so. Place in a shallow dish.
• Top the chicken with the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Rub and turn to coat. Let rest at least 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients or refrigerate for up to 8 hours (let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes prior to cooking). Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium high (about 425 to 450 degrees F).
• Place the red onion in a small bowl and cover with water (this takes off some of the red onion's bite while preserving its flavor. You can skip if you like raw red onion just as it is). Set aside.
• Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• To make the dressing, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
• Drizzle over the warm quinoa, then add cilantro, and toss to combine.
• Lightly oil the grill. Grill the chicken until completely cooked through and the temperature on an instant read thermometer reads 160 to 165 degrees, about 8 to 12 minutes total, flipping once or twice throughout. The amount of time you need will vary based on the size and thickness of each breast. Remove to a plate, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.
• Cut into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the quinoa.
• Drain the red onion, then add to the bowl with the quinoa.
• Gently stir in the black beans, corn, tomato, and jalapeno. Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and any desired toppings.

MEXICAN CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• MARINATE chicken breasts in a medium bowl with ½ cup of the Blue Plate® Go Bold Chipotle Lime Sauce for 15 minutes. COOK yellow rice according to package directions. Cool slightly and toss with ¼ cup of Blue Plate® Go Bold Chipotle Lime Sauce. GRILL chicken breasts in a grilling pan over medium heat until internal temperature is 160 degrees. Slice into strips. PLACE yellow rice in each bowl and arrange chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes and avocado on top of rice. DRIZZLE with remaining Blue Plate® Go Bold Chipotle Lime Sauce and serve with pico de gallo on the side.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BOWL

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken and season with taco seasoning and lemon pepper. Cook chicken until no longer pink and the insides reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Set aside for now.
• In a medium sized pot, pour in the rice, cold water, the olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is soft and fluffy.
• Once all the water has been soaked up by the rice, add in the lime juice, and cilantro. Let simmer for another minute and then remove from heat and set aside.
• To assemble the bowl, place a ¾ cup of rice on the bottom. On top of the rice, add black beans and the chicken.
• Top the bowl off with shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat assembly three more times to make four bowls. Serve and enjoy!