Growing up the Chipotle Burrito Bowl was a way of life for us. Any time we we’re on the road and didn’t have much time or a solid rec for a place to start, the answer was always Chipotle.

That continued through college and I ate at Chipotle on a regular basis because it was fast and there was guacamole. These days, I still want all the goodness of a Chipotle Burrito Bowl but I’d rather make it at home! So I’m whipping up my version of a DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl so we can all enjoy these little bowls of heaven on a regular basis.

The chicken in this recipe is bananas. It’s THAT good. And the guac, duh. Everything combined into one big bowl makes the perfect meal for lunch or dinner!

DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl Gaby 4.5 from 2 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Course Main Course Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex, Southwestern Servings 4 people Ingredients 1x 2x 3x For the Chicken 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts) For the Rice 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 cup white basmati rice

2 cups water

1 lime

2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

kosher salt to taste For the toppings 1 cup pinto beans warmed

1 cup frozen charred corn warmed

1 cup guacamole

1 cup pico de gallo

1/2 - 3/4 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese Instructions For the Chicken Combine the vegetable oil, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine.

Place the chicken in a large zip top plastic bag and add the marinade. Zip the bag and mix the chicken into the marinade. Place it into the fridge and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.

Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to about 400 degrees F (medium high heat). Place the chicken onto the grill and grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces and use as needed. For the Rice In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the white rice and lime juice and sauté for 60 seconds to toast the rice.

Add the water and bring the rice to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.

Add in the cilantro and fluff rice with a fork. To assemble Arrange equal parts of the white rice and chopped grilled chicken in 4 bowls. Top with equal parts of the pinto beans, corn, guacamole, pico and cheese. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately. Tried this recipe? tag @whatsgabycookin in your photos

Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking