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Pulled Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl for Dinner

Pulled Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl for Dinner

with a Chipotle Chicken Wrap for Lunch
4.0(258)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
3600 kcal
Protein
48.4g protein
Preparation Time
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Cashew
  • Walnut
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

2 clove

garlic

1 packet

basmati rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1 unit

carrot

1 packet

chicken thigh

1 packet

enchilada sauce

(May be present: Eggs, Milk, Cashew, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia.)

2 tub

mild chipotle sauce

(Contains: Soy;)

2 unit

tomato

1 bag

coriander

1 unit

long green chilli

1 unit

lemon

1 packet

sour cream

(Contains: Milk;)

1 unit

cucumber

4 unit

chapati wraps

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 packet

Cheddar cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1 bag

Cos Lettuce

Not included in your delivery

tbs

olive oil

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

1.5 cup

water (for the rice)

¼ tsp

salt

¼ cup

water (for the sauce)

per serving
Calories3600 kcal
Fat33.6 g
of which saturates15.8 g
Carbohydrate87.6 g
of which sugars19.8 g
Protein48.4 g
Sodium1490 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

COOK THE GARLIC RICE
1

Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the basmati rice, water (for the rice) and the salt and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!

COOK THE CHICKEN
2

While the rice is cooking, grate the carrot (unpeeled). In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat. When the oil is hot, season the chicken thigh on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until browned, 2 minutes each side. Add the enchilada sauce, water (for the sauce) and grated carrot. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir to combine, then cover with a lid or foil. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the carrot is soft, 10-12 minutes.

SHRED THE CHICKEN
3

Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a chopping board, leaving the sauce simmering over a low heat. Using two forks, shred the chicken. TIP: Feel free to slice the chicken to save time if you prefer. Return the shredded chicken to the frying pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir through the mild chipotle sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MAKE THE SALSA
4

While the chicken is simmering, roughly chop the tomato. Roughly chop the coriander. Thinly slice the long green chilli (if using). Cut the lemon into wedges. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato, coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

SERVE UP DINNER
5

Reserve two portions of chipotle chicken and 2 lemon wedges for lunch. Divide the garlic rice between bowls and top with the remaining chipotle chicken. Serve with the sour cream, tomato salsa, chilli (if using) and any remaining lemon wedges.

pack lunch
6

When you're ready to pack your lunch, cut the cucumber into thin batons. Divide the reserved chipotle chicken between the chapati wraps and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Divide the cos lettuce leaves, cucumber and remaining lemon wedges between two reusable containers. Refrigerate. At lunchtime, microwave the chicken wraps until piping hot, 2-3 minutes, then fill with cos and cucumber. Squeeze over the lemon juice, roll up and enjoy!

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