Chipotle's Chicken/Steak Marinade & Rice

Name: Chipotle's Chicken/Steak Marinade & Rice
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 ounce) package dried ancho chiles; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 6 cloves garlic; 1/2 red onion, quartered; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 chicken breasts (6 ounces each) (or 4 small steaks, 6 ounces each, for steak marinade); 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or butter; 2 tsp fresh cilantro; 2/3 cup white basmati rice; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lime

Ancho chiles, cumin, and garlic form a savory marinade for chicken or steak, while basmati rice cooks alongside cilantro for a balanced side dish.

Glycemic Load: 14.8 (Medium)

512 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Cook: PT8M

ibd friendly

About This Calculation

Chipotle's Chicken/Steak Marinade & Rice has a medium glycemic load of 14.8 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are white basmati rice, dry (GL 13.9), dried ancho chiles (GL 0.6), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.