Craving a Chipotle chicken burrito bowl but not the $15 price tag? This easy Chipotle copycat chicken burrito bowl is insanely tasty! It’s packed with all the flavors you love — cilantro lime rice, seasoned chicken, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and all your favorite toppings.
This homemade burrito bowl recipe makes about 4 servings for roughly the cost of 1–2 restaurant bowls, depending on what you already have in your kitchen. Even better, it’s 100% customizable. Swap the chicken for steak, add fajita veggies, skip the cilantro, pile on extra guac, or make it vegetarian. Basically, build your dream Chipotle bowl at home and call it dinner.
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Ingredients for Homemade Chipotle Burrito Bowls
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2 Cups of Cooked White Rice
- 2 tbsps of lime juice (we used fresh lime feel free to use lime juice)
- 2 tbsps of chopped cilantro (you one of those people who thinks it tastes like soap? haha – SKIP IT)
- 1 tbsp of butter or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp of salt
(mix all ingredients together while the rice is still warm)
Chipotle-Style Chicken Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsps of olive oil
- 2 tsps of chili powder
- 2 tsps of smoked paprika
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of onion powder
- 1/2 tsp of oregano
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
Instructions for the perfect Chipotle Chicken:
- Toss chicken with all of the seasonings listed above plus the olive oil and the lime juice.
- Marinate for 30 minutes (overnight is even better if you can).
- Cook in a skillet or on a grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through! (165 F is where chicken should be completely cooked).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small bite size pieces!
Corn Salsa
- 1 cup of corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro
- Juice 1/2 of a lime
- Salt to taste
(mix and chill)
Seasoned Black Beans
- 1 can of Black Beans drained & rinsed
- 1/2 tsp of cumin
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- pinch of salt
(warm everything together in a saucepan)
Pico De Gallo
- 2 Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- 1/4 cup of white onion, diced
- 2 tbsps of cilatnro bvc
- Juice of 1/2 of lime
- Salt
(mix together)
Homemade Guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp of cilantro
- 2 tbsp of diced onion
- salt
(Mash the avocados until mostly smooth, then stir in the lime juice, cilantro, onion, and salt.)
Optional Burrito Bowl Toppings
- Shredded Romain Lettuce
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Monterey Jack or Queso Chihuahua
- Jalapenos
- Hot Sauce (Green Tabasco is a great choice)
Assemble Your Chipotle Copycat Bowl
Now for the best part—building your perfect Chipotle copycat burrito bowl! Start with a generous scoop of cilantro lime rice, then layer on the seasoned chicken and warm black beans. Add a spoonful of corn salsa, fresh pico de gallo, and a big scoop of homemade guacamole. Finish it off with shredded lettuce, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, hot sauce, or any of your favorite burrito bowl toppings. Every bowl can be customized, making this the perfect family dinner where everyone gets exactly what they want. Serve immediately and enjoy all the fresh, bold flavors of your favorite Chipotle bowl—right from your own kitchen!
Making Chipotle copycat chicken burrito bowls at home is one of the easiest ways to save money while still getting all the flavors you love. This homemade burrito bowl is filling, flavorful, and easy to customize for the whole family. Add a side of Tostitos Hint of Lime chips, and you’ve basically brought the Chipotle experience right to your kitchen.
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