If you're someone who loves a bit of culinary adventure and is always on the lookout for ways to spice up your meal routines without compromising health. Then, following these Chipotle Copycat Recipes will surely be a treasure trove of flavors. They're best to experiment with different spices and ingredients to create those trademark Chipotle flavors.
Chipotle Copycat Recipes
It's not just about replicating the classics; it's about adding twist, making those recipes super fun and unique. Whether it's the smoky Chipotle Chicken, tangy lime rice, or those irresistibly spicy salsas, they're ready to mix things up. This collection is not just about saving a trip to Chipotle; it's an exciting culinary adventure to bring fresh, healthy, and fun variety to their daily diet.
Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from a 7-ounce can
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 ½ pounds total)
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ medium red onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Water, as needed
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ tablespoon chipotle chili powder (can sub regular chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE FAJITA VEGETABLES
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bell peppers any color; sliced
- ½ red onion sliced
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
To Make The Beans
- 14.5 ounces canned black beans drained (1 can)
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from ½ lime
FOR THE CILANTRO LIME RICE
- 1 cup dry white rice or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
FOR ASSEMBLY
- 8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- Salsa optional
- Sour cream optional
- Monterey jack cheese optional
- Guacamole optional
Chipotle Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS
-
1 ounce dried chipotle chile pepper
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1 ounce dried ancho chile pepper
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½ cup water
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1 small red onion, cut into chunks
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4 cloves garlic
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2 teaspoons sea salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken:
- ¼ cup chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 chile + sauce
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. chile powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. oregano dried
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. oil divided
- 1 ¼-1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts or thighs
For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 1 cup white rice long grain
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 2 Tbsp. oil divided
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
To Make the Corn Salsa:
- 16 oz. corn previously frozen, thawed*
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeno finely diced
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
For the Guacamole:
- 2 large avocados ripe
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- For the Burrito Bowls:
- Tomatoes seeds removed, finely diced*
- Black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5lb chicken thighs
- ½ cup chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- for the cilantro lime rice:
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- for the sauteed peppers:
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- ½ cup yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- for toppings:
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup roasted corn
- for the creamy sauce:
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
INGREDIENTS
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- 1 recipe Chipotle Chicken
- 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 recipe Easy Corn Salsa
- 15 ounce can black beans, lightly drained
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 recipe Chipotle Guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream, garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
- 2 to 3 medium tomatoes, 1 to 1½ pounds, cut into ¼ -inch pieces
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Easy Chipotle Chicken Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8oz each) or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons canned adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Salt to taste (about ½-1 tsp)
Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
- ½red onion, coarsely chopped
- 2cloves garlic
- 1chipotle chile in adobo, plus 2 tbsp. sauce
- 3 tbsp.vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp.dried oregano
- ½ tsp.ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb.boneless, skinless chicken breasts
CILANTRO-LIME RICE
- 1 tbsp.unsalted butter
- 1 c.basmati rice, rinsed, drained
- ½ tsp.kosher salt
- Juice of 2 limes, divided
- 2 c.water
- 1 tbsp.chopped fresh cilantro
BLACK BEANS
- 2 tbsp.neutral oil
- 1medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2(15.5-oz.) cans black beans, undrained
- 1 c.water
- 1 tsp.chipotle chile powder
- 1 tsp.dried oregano
- 1 tsp.ground cumin
- 1bay leaf
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
CORN SALSA
- 24 oz.frozen corn, cooked
- 1medium red onion, chopped
- 1small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped
- ¼ c.fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp.fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp.fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt
ASSEMBLY
- Guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving
Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for cooking
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce*
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoon paprika*
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper