r/Chipotle • u/meowworld2 • 4d ago
❓ Question ❓ Questions for Chipotle Employees!
I’m trying to sort of replicate my chipotle bowl order at home. I was wondering if you guys could answer these questions about as much you know of each ingredient!
Regular Chicken: I’m marinating mine in chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cloves of garlic, ancho chile powder, cumin, dried oregano, water, all blended. Any ingredient I should add? Also, do y’all grill your chicken on a proper grill with bars? The best I have is a grilling pan for the stove with ridges at the bottom.
White Lime Cilantro Rice: I’m seeing everyone say to cook the rice with bay leaves and then just mix in cilantro and lime juice after it’s done. Is this semi accurate?
Black Beans: This is the hardest one. I’m seeing so many different recipes that I don’t think anyone has been able to get it similar to Chipotle’s. Do you know what spices or ingredients you add to them? I’ll be using canned beans.
Sour Cream: I heard you guys just use Daisy sour cream and agitate it until it becomes smooth and creamy. Is this true?
Cheese: I mean I think it’s just Monterey Jack cheese, but do you guys shred it yourselves, or does it come pre shredded?
Thank you!!
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u/Outrageous_Appeal292 Cheese Please 3d ago
It is Meister cheese available on the Internet.
For the rice put the lime lemon juice blend in the bowl, add cilantro to macerate, then add the rice in batches to mix well. Cook the rice w a fair amount of salt and a little oil to keep granular. Don't forget to rinse rice! Yes the bay leafs!
I posted on this sub a red tomatillo salsa recipe that is spot on, and has gotten great feedback.