Copycat Chipotle Chicken & Rice Bowl (with Corn
🌯 Copycat Chipotle Chicken & Rice Bowl (with Corn Salsa + Avocado)
⏱️ Time
30 minutes
🍽️ Serves
2–3 bowls
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🔥 Chipotle-Style Chicken
Ingredients
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
1. Mix oil, spices, and lime juice.
2. Coat chicken well and let marinate 10–30 min (even 10 works, promise).
3. Grill or pan-sear on medium-high 5–6 min per side until charred and juicy.
4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Fresh Corn Salsa
Ingredients
• 1½ cups corn (fresh, frozen & thawed, or lightly charred)
• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste
• Optional: diced jalapeño for heat
Instructions
Mix everything in a bowl. Chill for 5–10 minutes for peak flavor.
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🥑 Avocado Topping
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
• Pinch of salt
• Squeeze of lime
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🥗 Build the Bowl
1. Start with cilantro-lime rice
2. Add chipotle chicken
3. Spoon on corn salsa
4. Top with fresh avocado
5. Optional extras: black beans, fajita veggies, sour cream, or a drizzle of chipotle crema
This bowl tastes illegal for how easy it is 😮💨🔥 Chipotle who?? Homemade chicken, cilantro lime rice, fresh corn salsa, and avocado dreams.Overall rating: /10:10
