Chipotle Copycat Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Does Chipotle use breast or thigh? ›

If you would like to make this with chicken breast, it's totally possible too. But for the authentic Chipotle experience, use chicken thighs.

If you've ever been to the restaurant, you know Chipotle grills their boneless, skinless chicken thighs on a flat-top grill. Slice or dice and use for burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, everything!

Qdoba Mexican Eats, Moe's Southwest Grill, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, and Rubio's Coastal Grill are Chipotle's main competitors. Although it is fast-food-oriented rather than fast-casual, Taco Bell has also started to compete with Chipotle by improving the quality of its food.

Quesarito

This is one Chipotle secret menu item that might be the messiest to make, so much so that servers might turn down your request. But fear not! If you're determined, you can assemble it yourself. Simply order a burrito, then a quesadilla and finally wrap the burrito with the quesadilla.

Chipotle is a trailblazer when it comes to plant-based proteins and added its first vegan option, Sofritas, to its menu in 2014. Made from organic tofu that is spiced with poblano pepper, cumin, and chipotle chiles, by 2018, Sofritas became a popular mainstay at Chipotle, selling 7.5 million pounds that year alone.

What is the meat substitute at Chipotle? Our Sofritas is made with organic soy protein, and braised with fresh peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

The shredded white cheese that Chipotle uses is commonly known as Monterey Jack. It is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk that melts well when exposed to heat. Chipotle's Monterey Jack cheese is used to make quesadillas and queso dip, and it's happily added to any menu item when asked.

In general, the longer the grain, the firmer and fluffier the rice. Short and medium grains tend to be soft, moist, and sticky. Around here, all you need to know is that we use long-grain white rice. We have always been committed to preparing real food made with real ingredients.

Our steak, meanwhile, comes from all over: bottom rounds, top rounds, eye of rounds, inside round, outside round, sirloin, knuckle, ball tip, and sirloin top. You get the picture. Lots of rounds. These cuts hold up to the heat of the grill, giving each bite a nicely charred outside and a perfect medium-rare inside.

What oil does Chipotle use? ›

Rice bran oil is our primary cooking oil at Chipotle.

Your choice of meat or sofritas served with our fresh supergreens lettuce blend made of Romaine, Baby Kale, and Baby Spinach.

Chipotle sauce is made from chipotles in adobo, spices, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, and mayonnaise. All of these ingredients are blended together for a smooth, smoky, slightly spicy sauce your family will love!

Smoked Paprika has all the smoky flavor you crave, making it the best substitute for chipotle. Although it is a much milder spice than dried chipotle or even fresh jalapeños, mix in the desired amount of cayenne pepper to dial up the heat.

The most popular Chipotle meat options among customers tend to be the grilled adobo chicken and steak. These options are versatile, flavorful, and widely enjoyed by a large number of Chipotle customers.

The typical Chipotle customer is a white millennial between 25 and 34 years old, according to data provided by analytics firm Numerator. These customers tend to be married without children, likely living in an urban area. They're likely to have a college degree and make more than $80,000 a year.