We think what you order at Chipotle really says something about a person: Do you spring for extra guac? Go for the spicy salsa, or stick with mild? Fill your bowl with brown rice, white rice, or just greens? While we’re all about switching things up, when we want a tried-and-true perfect meal, we always go back to the chicken burrito bowl. It’s classic, reliable, and, best of all, completely customizable depending on our mood. We’ve included recipes here for all our favorite burrito bowl toppings, but feel free to swap them in and out for yours!
If you take nothing else from this recipe, you’ve gotta make that chipotle chicken. It’s super-tender and juicy, thanks to an extra-flavorful marinade featuring just the right amount of heat from chipotle chiles in adobo (of course!). It’s also wonderful for meal prepping, whether you’re whipping up these bowls, tucking it into burritos, using it to add a little spice to chicken pasta dishes… the sky’s the limit.
We’ve also included recipes here for our takes on Chipotle’s cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and corn salsa (our fave!). In addition, we’ve linked out to our pico de gallo, our guacamole, and our homemade salsa. It might seem like a lot (convenience is part of Chipotle’s charm, after all), so set yourself up for success by picking and choosing which classic elements you make, and which you switch up. Can’t stand the gamble of un- or too-ripe avocados? Use store-bought guac. Wish Chipotle had a fruitier salsa option (us too!)? Swap in some mango or pineapple salsa. Have some leftover quinoa or farro kicking around in your fridge? These other elements are the perfect way to jazz them up and give them new life. It’s your bowl—have fun with it!
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