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Burrito bowls, and “naked burritos” are just two ways I’ve heard fast casual Mexican restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba describe a burrito sans tortilla. It seems to be a trend lately, and it’s a trend I’m 100% on board with! I love a burrito in a bowl and finally decided that I might as well make it at home because really, there’s nothing too difficult about it!
I started with my simple recipe for cilantro lime rice , added some sautéed veggies, then added some super delicious chipotle lime marinated chicken that I had marinated for several hours and cooked. Some people add beans to their burritos, but I’m definitely not a bean fan when it comes to burritos. I topped the whole thing off with Classic Salsa with Roasted Corn, some sharp cheddar cheese, and a little sour cream and cilantro. Deeelish!
This recipe is pretty versatile, and the Chipotle Lime Chicken can be used in so many different ways – on salads, sandwiches, etc. The marinade simply consists of some chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and a few other simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. While the marinade is simple, it definitely provides awesome flavor to the chicken!
INGREDIENTS
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2-3 chipotle chiles with 2 tablespoons adobo sauce *more or less to taste
- Juice from 2 medium limes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Black Beans cooked according to package directions *optional
- Classic Salsa with Roasted Corn
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 red onion, cut into strips
- Garnishes – cheese, sour cream, etc.
DIRECTIONS
- In your blender, combine chipotle chiles with adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil to create the marinade. Pour the marinade in a large ziplock bag. Add chicken to the bag and close tightly. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- When the chicken is marinated, in a large skillet heat a small amount of olive oil and sauté the peppers and onions until tender. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Remove the veggies from the pan.
- Heat the same pan to medium-high heat and add the chicken chunks. Cook the chicken until it’s cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Assemble the burrito bowls by placing 1/2-1 cup rice on the bottom, then cooked beans *if desired, veggies, and chicken. Top with salsa, sour cream, and cheese if desired. Enjoy!