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Homemade Chipotle: My Quick and Simple Version
In as little as about 30 minutes you can have a delicious and healthy meal
When my family and I first tasted Chipotle we loved it. It’s not only tasty but also relatively healthy: bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and beans are among the healthiest foods one can get. Some suggest that bell peppers and tomatoes are among the foods that are lung healthy.
But eating out is never better than preparing our own meals. After some attempts, I modified the recipe to make it simple without sacrificing the taste… at least in my and my family’s opinion. You’re more than welcome to modify the following recipe for your own taste.
Ingredients (for one)
Chicken (or your favorite protein): a small skinless thigh, drumstick, or about 4 oz of breast. Do note to watch the serving size: no more than 3 oz a meal per person. I figure cooking 4 oz of raw meat should get us about 3 oz of cooked meat. Note: if you prefer tofu, I’ll suggest you buy the 16 oz firm or extra firm.
Bean (canned): 3–4 oz. I prefer black beans, chickpeas, or soybeans, but of course you can choose whatever you like. I always get the one with minimum flavor so I can add my own seasoning.
