A copycat recipe for the brand new menu item, these Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrito Bowls are packed with flavor and loaded with toppings! One of the greatest things about homemade Chipotle burrito bowls is that you can pile on as much guacamole as you’d like. These bowls are also way more flavorful than the restaurant version, and they’ll quickly become a family favorite. You’ll find meal-prepping tips, super-fast shortcut options, and dietary suggestions as well. Burrito bowls are a great family meal or entertaining idea because they’re easily customizable for anyone who is gluten-free or dairy-free.
Chipotle’s brand-new honey chicken is a flavorful sweet/spicy combo perfect for burrito bowls. We pair it with Cilantro Lime Rice, Fajita Veggies, and a sky-high amount of toppings.
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Burrito bowls are a weeknight favorite in our house because you can meal prep quite a bit ahead and reheat on busy nights. But we also love burrito bowls for entertaining because everyone can build their bowls to their liking.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chipotle Honey Chicken – is a copycat recipe for the brand new Chipotle Honey Chicken menu item.
- Cilantro Lime Rice – made with the same ingredients as Chipotle, but has so much flavor.
- Fajita Veggies – we make our fajita veggies with red, orange, or yellow peppers because that’s what we prefer, but you can also use green peppers like Chipotle.
- Pico de Gallo – or fresh tomato salsa is what Chipotle serves with their burrito bowls, but you can also use my Fire Roasted Salsa or fruit salsas listed below in ways to serve this.
- Guacamole – is also standard in burrito bowls, but we sometimes just add diced avocado as a shortcut.
- Corn Salsa – is also listed as part of Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrrito Bowls, but you can use just corn or omit it altogether. There’s a quick recipe for it in the recipe card until I get the recipe published.
- Toppings – we add black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, grated cheese, and sour cream.
- Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette – is our latest yummy addition to burrito bowls.
How to make this recipe step by step
Step 1: Start by preparing all the components listed in the recipe.
Next build the ‘base’ of your burrito bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice and shredded lettuce.
Step 2: Next add beans, fajita veggies, and Chipotle Honey Chicken.
Step 3: Finally, pile on all the toppings you desire, corn salsa, cheese, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette for the full ‘Chipotle experience’.
Ways to serve this
- Try my Mango Salsa or Pineapple Salsa in place of the Pico de Gallo. Or try my Blender Fire Roasted Salsa which uses canned tomatoes and freezes well.
- Add a drizzle of Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette mixed with sour cream over the top of the burrito bowls. It’s Chipotle’s ‘secret sauce’ that isn’t on the menu.
- My Chipotle Aioli or Cilantro Lime Dressing also makes great additions to any burrito bowl, especially if anyone at the table is dairy free.
FAQ’s
Your choice of protein, cilantro lime rice, black or pinto beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream make up a traditional Chipotle burrito bowl. Fajita veggies, lettuce, and more toppings are available. The new Chiptle Honey Chicken is served with the roasted chili corn salsa, and be sure to order a side of Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette to mix with sour cream to have the burrito bowl exactly how you see it on Instagram.
The brand new Chipotle Honey Chicken is a mix of sweet and spicy with plenty of savory flavor from the Mexican spices like cumin and oregano. The smoky chipotle chili flavor is perfect paired with honey for burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, salads, and more.
Storing leftovers
- To store – store every component of the burrito bowl separately in containers in the fridge for up to 1 week for the veggies, cheese, and corn salsa. The chicken, beans, and rice will keep up to 4 days, and the guacamole is best made fresh.
- Make ahead – almost everything can be made ahead and reheated, except the guacamole, which is best made fresh, or 1 day in advance at the most.
- Reheating – add a little bit of each thing you want in your burrito bowl to a non-stick pan with 1-2 tbsp of water. Cover and reheat over medium until the water has evaporated and the burrito bowl is heated up, or you can microwave.
- To freeze – the chicken freezes really well, but the beans and veggies will change texture a bit when thawed. The rest of the burrito bowl ingredients don’t freeze well.
Tips & Tricks
- Simplest burrito bowls: use store-bought salsa, pre-grated cheese, and make my Instant Pot White Rice. You can also use diced tomatoes instead of the salsa, and diced avocado in place of the guacamole. Serve everything with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for squeezing over the top. This gives you similar flavors with a fraction of the prep time!
- When tomatoes aren’t in season, make my Fire Roasted Salsa, which uses canned tomatoes, or my Grilled Pineapple Salsa, which keeps well in the fridge for a week.
- Pepperjack cheese is our favorite to add to burrito bowls because it adds so much flavor without adding much spice.
Dietary Options & Substitutions
- Dairy-free – use your favorite dairy-free cheese and sour cream. Or omit the dairy and use my Cilantro Lime Dressing for a flavorful, lightly creamy sauce. This is our personal favorite dairy-free option for Mexican-inspired meals.
- Paleo – omit the dairy and corn salsa and use my Cilantro Lime Dressing. Instead of the rice and beans, use my Roasted Sweet Potatoes instead.
I really hope you enjoy these Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrito Bowls! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments.
Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrito Bowls
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups romaine - shredded
- 3 cups Cilantro Lime Rice - or steamed rice
- 3 cups Chipotle Honey Chicken - 1 batch
- 4 cups Fajita Veggies - 1 recipe
- 1.5 cups Pico de Gallo
- 2 ripe avocados - or 1 batch of Guacamole
- 1.5 cups black beans - drained & rinsed
- 1 cup pepperjack cheese - grated, more if desired
- 1 cup Chili Corn Salsa - see notes
- 1 cup sour cream - more if desired
INSTRUCTIONS
- Start by making each of the different recipes that make up this burrito bowl.
- Serve everything separately family style so each person can choose how to build their bowl.
- Or to assemble a burrito bowl, place the lettuce and Cilantro Lime Rice into a bowl.
- Then top with the chopped Chipotle Honey Chicken, Fajita Veggies, and your choice of black beans, corn salsa, cheese, and sour cream.
- Serve with Pico de Gallo and Best Guacamole.