Homemade Chipotle Bowl!

Outside of my typical topic of articulation, I've decided to create a post on food! I am a new wife and have been trying to broaden my cooking horizon. As a result, I have mastered (in my husband's opinion) a recipe to make your very own chipotle-styled bowls in the comfort of your own home. Yum.

Here we go!

LB's Homemade Chipotle Bowls

Ingredients:

2 Tbs - Olive oil
4 chicken cutlets

Favorite chicken seasonings

1 can of diced tomatoes (prefer can with garlic and onions)

1 can of black beans (prefer reduced sodium. you can also replace with different beans if you prefer)

Shredded cheese

Spinach

Rice (prefer brown, regular or instant is fine)

Lime (optional)

[REMEMBER: this recipe is completely flexible to make into your own! Personalize the ingredients according to what you love to add.]

Step#1: Make your favorite recipe of guacamole. Set aside for later. 

(I have a really yummy recipe I use. I'll be sure to have a follow-up post with that recipe too!) 

Step#2: Make rice! Depending on time, I'll sometimes use instant rice. You can use whatever you prefer, I always choose brown rice. (I put this step early on so you can plan the timing accordingly, whether you use instant or regular rice.)

Step#3: Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken cutlets, pour in liquid from diced tomato can, sprinkle in your favorite seasonings, cover and cook over low-medium heat until cooked through. 

(For an extra splash of yum, I keep the limes I used for my guacamole and squeeze any leftover juice over the chicken. You can just leave the remaining peels in the skillet.)

Step#4: Cut up your chicken into cubes and set aside.

(For a fun & fancy way to display your finished product, you can also cut a fresh 

slice of lime and set aside.)

Step#5: This step is where you can start personalizing your own bowl. Add topping ingredients to your liking and in any order you prefer! (Personally, I first put down a bed of spinach, followed by rice and black beans, then chicken, cheese, and then top it off with guacamole. I also like adding the slice of lime to the top for presentation.)

FINAL PRODUCT!

Enjoy!

~LB