Chipotle Rice Bowl Recipes

Steps:

• For the Marinade and Chicken: Add all marinade ingredients together, except chicken, to a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Rub the marinade into the chicken and marinate at least one hour, up to 4 hours. Season the chicken with salt to taste. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
• For the Basmati Rice: In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
• Add water and salt; bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; fluff rice with a fork.
• To Assemble: Spoon the rice into each bowl, followed by the beans, then the grilled chicken strips. Top with your choice garnishes.

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add rice and stir.
• Simmer for 20 minutes covered.
• Add juice of a lime and cilantro and mix. Cover till ready to serve.
• Towards the end of the 20 minute rice, start the vegetables.
• Heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add sliced peppers and onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sauté for 7-10 minutes till almost stir-fried brown.
• In nice sized bowl, add rice 1st, then hot vegetables on top, next add shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• For Guacamole: Combine all of the ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth.
• For Rice: In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Add rice, bay leaf, cilantro, and lime juice, stir for 1 minute. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 40-45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
• For Pico Salsa: Add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until chopped and well-mixed.
• For Vegetables: Heat oil in oven-proof skillet, and preheat broiler. Saute onions and peppers with salt, pepper, and lemon/lime juice for 10 minutes, or until soft. Place skillet in the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables begin to form blackened edges.
• Final Assembly: Put desired amount of rice in a bowl, add ingredients in order, then top each with 1/2 cup black beans, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 1/4 cup cheese. Warm in the microwave for 1 minute.