These homemade Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls are filled with the most delicious, zesty marinated chicken and tons of fresh toppings! They’re the perfect Chipotle Copycat recipe that can be customized to your tastes.

Tender and flavorful grilled chicken served over fluffy cilantro lime rice with peppers and onions, fresh salsas, guacamole, cheese, and black beans. The perfect recipe for meal prep and healthier eating!

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

You know how much I love any bowl dinner, but burrito bowls are my favorite way to meal prep for the week. I am a true Chipotle lover, but it’s too expensive to go all the time, so I’ve made the perfect burrito bowl copycat recipe.

My chipotle chicken burrito bowls feature ultra-flavorful chipotle-marinated grilled chicken with fluffy cilantro lime rice and all my favorite toppings. It’s truly my favorite recipe to prep for weekly lunches.

No matter what your dietary needs are, you can easily make swaps to turn these burrito bowls into exactly what you need! I struggle with getting enough protein throughout the day so the grilled chicken and black beans really help me hit my macros!

When you’re in the market for a healthy weeknight dinner, these chipotle chicken burrito bowls are perfect! Burnt out on chicken? Try my chipotle beef burrito bowls!

How to Make Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

While it’s still warm enough outside, I love to grill these but you can make them year-round on an indoor grill pan. I also always use a rice cooker for making perfectly fluffy rice.

Tools Needed

• Outdoor Grill or Grill Pan
• Sharp Knife
• Cutting Board
• Rice Cooker

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Chicken. Anytime I’m grilling chicken, I almost always use boneless skinless chicken thighs. They have more flavor and a bit more fat, so they don’t dry out. You could use boneless chicken breasts here, they’re just not my go-to.
• Chipotle chilies. The canned chipotle chilies (and their sauce) give the marinaded chicken the perfect smoky, spicy flavor. In a pinch, you could use chipotle powder.
• Lime. Lime zest and juice gives the marinade a punchy freshness.
• Honey. I love a touch of honey or agave here for just a little sweetness to balance all the savory flavors. It also helps the outside of the chicken caramelize while cooking.
• Cumin. A touch of cumin gives extra flavor to the marinade.
• Garlic. Fresh garlic is a must! But you can swap in garlic powder if that’s what you have.

The Process

1. Make the marinade. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest and juice, chopped chipotle chilies and adobo sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, and salt.
2. Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
3. Prep and preheat the grill. Before using your grill, make sure to clean the grates of any food and debris. Lightly grease the grates with nonstick spray. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Close the lid and wait at least 15 minutes, until the temperature reaches 450 F.
4. Grill the chicken. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through to 165 F internally. Transfer the chicken to a plate or tray and squeeze with fresh lime juice. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
5. Prep the bowl ingredients. While the chicken rests, add the oil to a skillet over medium heat and saute the sliced peppers and onion until softened. Stir in the cilantro and lime to the rice and season to taste.
6. Assemble the bowls. Add cilantro-lime rice to a bowl and top with the grilled chicken, peppers & onions, and black beans. Top as desired with salsa, guacamole, and shredded lettuce, etc.

The Best Burrito Bowl Toppings

One of the best things about going to Chipotle for a burrito bowl are all the toppings! You can really customize these chipotle chicken burrito bowls however you like, but here are my favorite toppings:

• 5-Ingredient Guacamole
• Fresh Corn Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Shredded Romaine Lettuce
• Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Black Beans
• White Queso Sauce

However you choose to top these chicken burrito bowls, they’ll be delicious!

Storage Instructions

I rarely ever store my bowl dinner recipes already assembled. In my opinion, the best way to store bowl recipes is to store the chipotle chicken burrito bowl ingredients separately and assemble them right before you enjoy them. Then everything tastes completely fresh!

In the Refrigerator: Store any leftover grilled chicken in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store all the other components in separate containers.

To Reheat: Reheat the rice, chicken, beans, and veggies in the microwave until warmed through. Then, top with different salsas and the shredded lettuce.

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When you’re in the mood for a healthy and flavorful meal prep recipe, these Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls are a must! They’re fast and fresh and so easy to customize.  If you do give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter and never miss a new recipe! You can also snap a photo & tag @JENNYGOYCOCHEA on Instagram. I LOVE hearing about & seeing your SMF creations!

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