Chipotle Rice Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Working in batches, brown chicken on both sides, about 6 minutes total; transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot (if necessary, add a bit of water to release browned bits).
• Add garlic, cumin, and chiles; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices, 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook 25 minutes.
• Remove several pieces of chicken and stir in rice, making sure it is completely submerged in liquid. Replace chicken, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes more. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

CHIPOTLE COPYCAT LIME RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
• Add rice and lime juice, stir for 1 minute.
• Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil.(Some people have had success with 1 cup of water, but when I've made it with 2 it worked for me).
• At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Add in the cilantro and fluff rice with a fork.

CHIPOTLE RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add rice and stir.
• Simmer for 20 minutes covered.
• Add juice of a lime and cilantro and mix. Cover till ready to serve.
• Towards the end of the 20 minute rice, start the vegetables.
• Heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add sliced peppers and onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sauté for 7-10 minutes till almost stir-fried brown.
• In nice sized bowl, add rice 1st, then hot vegetables on top, next add shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Flash boil dry beans for 5-10 min and then Soak them for 2-4 hours.
• Cooking: Drain the soaked beans and add 4 cups of water to boil. Add 1 tbs salt in water. While beans are coming to a boil, in a separate pot add 3 cups of water, 1tbs salt, 1 tsp chipotle seasoning, and 1 cup of brown rice. Bring to boil and allow boiling at medium heat for 30 minutes. Combined your chopped vegetables and add half of them to the boiling beans, and half of them to the boiling rice. Continue to allow the beans to cook on medium heat for 30 minutes. Once the beans are soft (not mushy) and the rice is fully cooked, pour the rice into the cooked bean mixture and let simmer for 10 minute Serve topped with fresh guacamole and fat free or vegan sour cream, or over sweet cornbread.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• For the Marinade and Chicken: Add all marinade ingredients together, except chicken, to a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Rub the marinade into the chicken and marinate at least one hour, up to 4 hours. Season the chicken with salt to taste. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
• For the Basmati Rice: In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
• Add water and salt; bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; fluff rice with a fork.
• To Assemble: Spoon the rice into each bowl, followed by the beans, then the grilled chicken strips. Top with your choice garnishes.

CHIPOTLE RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix sour cream and 1 Tbsp. chipotle peppers. Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tsp. drippings in skillet.
• Add pasta to skillet; cook 2 min. or until lightly browned. Add rice, onions and garlic; cook 1 min. Stir in broth and remaining chipotle peppers; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on low heat 18 to 20 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in bacon and parsley. Top with sour cream mixture just before serving.

CHIPOTLE BEEF & RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onions and pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the rice, salsa, sour cream, pepper rings, lime juice, chipotle pepper and 1/2 cup cheese. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.