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Chipotle Chicken Bowl With Cauliflower Rice (Paleo/Whole30 Recipe)-8
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Chipotle Chicken Bowl With Cauliflower Rice

This easy chipotle chicken bowl recipe is Paleo, Whole30, takes just 35 minutes to make, and it includes a super easy and flavorful chipotle chicken marinate.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 392kcal
Author Mihaela

Ingredients

For the chipotle chicken:

  • 4-5 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 lb (700g) boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces

For the chipotle veggies:

  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

For the cauliflower rice:

  • 1 medium cauliflower head grated
  • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Extras:

  • guacamole or sliced avocados, thinly sliced jalapeños, fresh chopped cilantro/parsley, lime wedges, sour cream, etc.

Instructions

To marinate the chicken:

  • Into the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, garlic, olive oil, cumin, dried oregano, a pinch of salt and pepper. Process until well combined and pureed.
  • Add about 3/4 of the marinade over the chicken and mix to combine. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
    Don't forget: When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking.

To make the veggies:

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix the prepped veggies with the remaining chipotle marinade. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes, or until soften and golden-brown, then remove from heat and set aside.

To cook the chicken:

  • Add a drizzle of oil to the same heated pan and cook the chipotle chicken, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned. Set aside on a plate.

To make the cauliflower rice:

  • Keep the heat on medium and add olive or avocado oil into the same pan.
  • Add the riced cauliflower and sprinkle with salt, seasonings and lime juice. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden and tender.

To assemble the bowl:

  • Add the cauliflower rice into your favorite bowl, then the chipotle chicken, peppers and onions. Top with avocado, lime juice and any other toppings you might like.

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Notes

Please read the tips & tricks in the article before making this easy chipotle chicken bowl recipe. Below is just a summary:
  1. It's highly recommended to marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours before cooking. This will take the flavor to a whole new level. See more at Tip #1
  2. The marinade in this recipe works great for most kinds of meat.
  3. See how to make chipotle sauce for chicken at Tip #3.
  4. See which ingredients can be changed at Tip #4.
  5. You can serve this easy chipotle chicken in tortillas, bowls, salads, burritos, tacos or enchiladas. See more at Tip #4.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 1192mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1744IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg