Mexican is closest to Indian food which is why I prefer going out to Chipotle here. I like the Rice bowl over there. Its tasty & healthy too..So I just tried to make this at home...Although it is not exact replica of what the actual recipe is, but I tried my best to make it similar with little changes..It takes some time to prepare but its worth the work....
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Flavored chicken combined with rice, corn, salsa, black beans served over assorted toppings..a very healthy, filling & easy to make..Perfect for lunch/ dinner or u can also pack this for your lunch box...:)
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So starting with Cilantro-Lime Rice
2 teaspoon butter/ olive oil
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
1 cup white basmati rice/ brown rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Juice of ½ Lime
½ tsp pepper
Instructions
In a heavy botton pan , heat butter over low heat. Add rice & pepper and stir for 2-3mins. Add water and salt, & bring to boil. Add lime juice to it. Now cover, cook in low flame until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, Before serving stir in cilantro.
Other Toppings:
Boneless chicken- 1 lb cut in cubes (marinate with a tblsp curd, roasted garlic powder, black pper, salt, 1 tsp olive oil, dry basil leaves & Italian seasoning (optional))
2 cups frozen sweet corn (cook corn for 1-2 min in microwave oven or you can stir fry with little bit olive oil)
1 can black beans/ u can soak black beans & pressure cook it till tender with adding salt & water.
green & red peppers sliced
Romaine lettuce, chopped
grated cheese as much as you want (mozzarella cheese/ cheddar)
sour cream (optional)
Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and begin to cook peppers until softened. They should not be too soft they should be crunchy.
Again heat olive oil in pan & add the marinated chicken cubes. stir fry the chicken till they becomes soft & light brown in color. Note: U can also add the canned chicken if u want instead of roasting the chicken cubes.
Ingredients for Fresh tomato salsa
1 cup chopped tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper or chili pepper minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt as per the taste
Mix all ingredients in a bowl & remove excess water.
Guacamole
1 avocado
juice of 1 lime
2 tblsp cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tblsp diced tomato
Method:
Peel and remove seed from avocado. Chop into small pieces in a medium sized bowl. Mash avocado with a potao masher & Add remaining ingredients.
To assemble the bowl, scoop a spoonful of rice into the bowl, then add black beans, stir fried pepper, corn, salsa, chicken, and top with cheese, sour cream , guacamole and lettuce. Enjoy your Mexican chipotle style rice bowl.
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Comforting rice bowl and filling too.. thanks for linking dear..
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