Copycat Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Cheaper than takeout and just as addictive. Smoky, spicy chicken thighs meet limey cilantro rice and a crunchy bean-corn salsa that might accidentally steal the show. The air fryer does the heavy lifting, and no one will believe you didn’t DoorDash it.

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Thighs:

    • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

    • 6 garlic cloves

    • 2 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp ancho chili powder

    • ¼ cup olive oil

    • Salt & pepper

  • Rice:

    • Rice, water, chicken bouillon seasoning

    • Cilantro, lime juice

  • Corn Salsa:

    • ½ red onion, 1 jalapeño, lime juice, salt

  • 1 can black beans, cheese

Directions:

  1. Blend chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with chicken thighs.

  2. Air fry at 400°F for 20 mins, flipping halfway.

  3. Cook rice with water and chicken bouillon in rice cooker, then mix in cilantro and lime juice.

  4. Combine red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, black beans, and cheese for salsa.

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