Chicken Al Pastor Chipotle Copycat
Bring Chipotle home with this easy Chicken Al Pastor copycat. The chicken is tender, spicy-sweet and perfect in healthy, high protein burrito bowls.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tex mex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 594kcal
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced into cutlets
Marinade
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup cilantro washed and chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari to make gluten-free
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
Rice
- 1 cup white rice
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
Blend all marinade ingredients together in a blender, then add chicken. Marinate at least 15 minutes and up to overnight in the fridge.
Meanwhile, make the rice by adding rice, water, butter and salt to a rice cooker or pot on the stove. Cook until liquid has absorbed, then mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside and use as the base for bowls.
When chicken is done marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before dicing into chunks.
Meanwhile, make corn salsa and guacamole.
Now it's time to assemble your bowls! Add rice, then top with chicken, salsas, guacamole, black beans and any other toppings you'd like. Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional info includes all the toppings listed.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze chicken and rice separately up to 3 months. Toppings do not freeze well.
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1149mg | Potassium: 1291mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1251IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg