Homemade Chipotle Bowl
This Homemade Chipotle Bowl brings the bold, smoky flavor of your favorite fast-casual spot right into your kitchen. Featuring chipotle-marinated chicken, fresh tomato salsa, zesty corn, creamy guacamole, and a tangy chipotle vinaigrette, this bowl is both nourishing and bursting with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this recipe lets you build your own bowl with all the toppings you love.

Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken Marinade:
For the Chipotle Vinaigrette:
Bowl Components:
Black Beans:
Tomato Salsa:
Corn Salad:
Guacamole:
Cilantro Rice:
Other:
Instructions
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Make the Chipotle Chicken Marinade
In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, red onion, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Marinate and Prep the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness and cut in half crosswise. Place in a bowl, pour the marinade over the chicken, and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
Tip: For best flavor, marinate up to 4 hours.
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Make the Chipotle Vinaigrette
Blend chipotle peppers, garlic, oregano, honey, red wine vinegar, cumin, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Prepare the Black Beans
In a bowl, combine the drained black beans with garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
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Prepare the Tomato Salsa
In another bowl, mix chopped tomatoes, white onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, chicken powder, and black pepper. Stir and let sit for flavors to meld.
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Make the Corn Salad
Combine corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix and set aside.
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Make the Guacamole
Mash the avocados using a fork or potato masher. Add lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy but slightly chunky.
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Make the Cilantro Rice
Once the rice is cooked, remove the bay leaf. Stir in chopped cilantro and chicken powder. Mix gently to keep the rice fluffy.
Tip: Warm rice makes for better flavor absorption when assembling the bowl.
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Cook the Chicken
Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for a few minutes, then chop into small cubes.
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Assemble the Bowl
In a large bowl, layer the cilantro rice, black beans, tomato salsa, corn salad, guacamole, and chopped romaine. Top with the grilled chipotle chicken and drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette. Serve with tortilla chips on the side and enjoy!