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Copycat Chipotle Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

Marinade for the chicken

  • 1.5 lbs of chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus a some of the sauce
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 cloves of fresh garlic
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • salt pepper or seasoning salt to taste

For the Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 3 cups of cooked white rice equal to 1 cup uncooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro to taste
  • Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
  • For the bowls or burritos
  • Corn
  • Black beans
  • Tortillas for burritos
  • Salsa
  • Jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • grilled onions green and red peppers
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, onions, garlic, oregano, cumin and oil to a food processor and blend until smooth. It will be kind of thick and that's perfect.
  • Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper OR seasoning salt (I use Lawry's instead of salt and pepper). Mix and then add to a large resealable plastic bag along with the marinade. Seal the bag and shake to ensure that the chicken is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes before you are ready to cook.
  • Preheat grill to high. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Serve chicken as the base of your burrito or bowl.

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • Cook rice according to directions.
  • While rice is cooking chop cilantro. You can use as much or as little as you want. I use about 2 tbsps.
  • While the rice is still warm add to a medium size bowl.
  • Add cilantro and squeeze 1/2 lime over the rice. You can use more if you prefer a bolder lime flavor.
  • Use a large spoon to mix together.
  • Serve with burrito or bowl.