DIY Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Bowl Recipe

Make Your Own Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Bowl!

So lately I’ve been on this Chipotle Chicken Bowl kick, and I totally blame my friend Niya for my addiction. After all, she was the one who introduced me to Chipotle Mexican Grill in the first place. My first time at Chipotle, I tried the chicken bowl, and I have been addicted to the chicken bowl ever since. I have tried the steak bowl, which is actually my husband’s favorite, but the chicken remains to be my favorite. My husband and I were so addicted to Chipotle that at one time there was a two month span where we actually went to Chipotle 3 times a week. One day, I decided that instead of spending $30 on two bowls, chips and a drink, I’d put it toward groceries and make our bowls at home. Since then, I can’t tell you how much money I’ve saved! We still satisfy our Chipotle Grill craving, but for way less money. For the amount that we were paying for two bowls, I can easily make six. This is how.

DIY Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Bowl Tips and Tricks

One thing I love about Chipotle Mexican Grill is the variety of ingredients that I can pile into my bowl. When you stop and think about what ingredients are used, you will also realize how cheap they are to buy.

For instance, the main two ingredients are rice and beans. I don’t know about you, but I can buy a bag of rice at my local bargain store for $1 and a can of beans for $1 or less. So there is $2!

Now let’s talk about the chicken. This is the most expensive part of the meal. All of us Chipotle fans know that they love being stingy with the chicken. You’re lucky if you get six cubes :-/ ! I like using skinless boneless chicken thighs and breasts. You can use either of the two. A pound of chicken can range anywhere between $3-7, depending on where you buy it.

The second most expensive item that you’ll have to buy (unless you’re lucky and can grow them) will be avocados. My local grocery store sales large avocados for 99¢, and I usually only need three which makes a large bowl of guacamole

The other fixing are super inexpensive, and you probably have them on hand already. Here are the other ingredients:

• jalapenos
• onions
• garlic
• cilantro
• limes
• lemons
• Mrs. Dash Seasoning or Seasoning Salt
• sweet Peppers
• green bell peppers
• vegetable oil
• frozen corn
• olive oil

You can use as much or as little of the ingredients as YOU want to use, but below is how I prepared my bowl.

Since this is a LONG recipe. You will have to print it out differently. Go to “File”, and down to “Print”. Also, keep in mind that, in the video, it looks like I used less, because I did. I made a smaller portion in the video. This recipe will (or should) make 4-5 bowls!

Watch Me Make a DIY Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Bowl!

How to Make a DIY Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Bowl

 Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh (or combination of the two)
•  2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 small lime, cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Original Blend Seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 /2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet peppers
• smoked or plain paprika

1. Cut the chicken into cubes, and place it into a bowl.
2. Next, pour in the olive oil.
3. Squeeze in the lemon and lime juice, then also toss the peels in the bowl as well (there is a lot of flavor in those peels!).
4. Sprinkle in all of the dry seasonings, as well as the chopped vegetables, then use your hands to make sure the chicken is well coated.
5. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for two hours.
6. Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet, and turn the heat up to medium.
7. Once the oil is nice and hot, place the chicken into the skillet.
8. Sprinkle paprika onto the chicken to add color, then cook the chicken until it is fully done.
9. Remove the chicken from the skillet, and set it to the side.

Corn Salsa

• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeds removed then diced
• 1 small lime
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil

1. Pour the olive oil into the skillet, and turn the heat up to medium.
2. Once the oil is hot, add in the corn, and cook for two minutes.
3. Next add in onion, diced jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic.
4. Stir the ingredient, and squeeze in the lime juice.
5. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Cilantro Lime Rice

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tsp Mrs. Dash Original Blend Seasoning
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 small lime

1. Pour the olive oil into a skillet, and turn the heat to medium
2. Add in the rice, and sprinkle in the Mrs. Dash seasoning. Stir.
3. Next, add the cilantro, garlic, and lime juice.
4. Stir the ingredients, and cook for 7 minutes.

Peppers & Onions

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 large bell peppers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

1. Pour the olive oil into a skillet, then turn the heat up to medium
2. Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the onions and peppers, and cook until they are translucent.

Guacamole

• 3 large avocados, cut /peeled/seed removed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 small lime
• 1 large jalapeno, seeds removed, then diced
• 1/4 cup mild salsa

1. Mash the avocados then add the cilantro, onion, garlic, and diced jalapenos.
2. Next squeeze in the lime juice, and add the salsa.
3. Mix everything until well combined.

Assemble Your Chicken Bowl, and Enjoy!

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