I went to Chipotle and was surprised that a bowl with double chicken and guacamole was almost $18. I went to Aldi right afterwards to get the same ingredients in order to make the bowls at home. The total for the ingredients was $15 (not including the oil and spices I already have at home).
Eating lunch out is perfectly fine on occasion! But, I want to show you all that making it yourself can be more affordable, time-saving, and perhaps even enjoyable. Save the money for intentional dinner dates, occasions, and quality time! Cheers!
Ingredients: -2 lbs of chicken thighs, boneless and skinless -3 cups of uncooked brown rice -2 ripe avocados -1 can of black beans -1 can of yellow corn -6 limes -2 tsp garlic powder -2 tsp onion powder -2 tsp ground cumin -2 tsp dried oregano -2 tsp smoked paprika -2 tsp chili powder -cilantro or parsley bunch, finely chopped -salt and pepper -avocado or olive oil for cooking
Instructions: -add chicken to a bowl and season with above spices; allow to marinate in bowl for 20 minutes up to overnight -cook brown rice according to package instructions -add avocado to a bowl and smash; season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro -add corn and beans to bowls and season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro -sear chicken in batches until internal temp is 165F/74C -allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before dicing -add cooked brown rice into a bowl and drizzle with oil; season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro -prepare meal containers and build the chipotle bowls -store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months
