Mock Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

 You can make a burrito out of this if you prefer.   Just make as directed below and put into a large flour tortilla, and wrap up.  BTW, this works great for a burrito bar.

MOCK CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL

(serves 6)

Marinade Ingredients:

*3 boneless, skinless breasts or 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

*1 teaspoon cumin powder

*1/4 teaspoon onion powder

*1 teaspoon dried oregano (I used Mexican oregano)

*1 tablespoon chili powder 

*2 teaspoon kosher salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*2 tablespoon vegetal oil or olive oil

*1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

*3 garlic cloves, minced

*1 cup water

Topping Ingredients (pick which ones you want)

*2 cups cooked white or Mexican rice

*1 1/2 cups Pico de Gallo  or salsa 

*1 (6 ounce) package white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

*1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 

*1 (15.5 ounce) can white sweet corn, drained

*1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 

*lettuce, shredded

*1 red bell  pepper,  sliced and seeds removed

*1 green bell pepper sliced and seeds removed

*1 white onion, sliced

*guacamole

*queso blanco 

*sour cream

Marinade Directions:

~Place 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 cup water in  a gallon size zip-loc bag

~Seal bag and mix the ingredients.

~Open and place 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs in marinade.  

~Place in refrigerator for at least 6 hours before using.

Lets Make the burrito bowls:

~Heat up a griddle, grill, or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

~Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess marinade.

~Place onto hot pan/grill and cook on both sides until chicken is done.

~Remove from pan/grill and allow to rest for five minutes.

~Cut up into bite size pieces.

~Place cooked rice in bowl.

~Add chicken 

~Add desired toppings