Description
Indulge in the vibrant and flavorful Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a delightful dish that marries smokiness with sweetness for a satisfying meal. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe showcases juicy chicken coated in a zesty honey chipotle sauce, served on a bed of wholesome rice and fresh vegetables. Customize your bowls with your favorite toppings to suit any palate while enjoying a nutritious option packed with lean protein and veggies. Get ready to transform simple ingredients into an unforgettable dinner that’s both delicious and healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for lime dressing, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for lime dressing, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (for lime dressing, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for lime dressing, optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for lime dressing, optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for lime dressing, optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Once cooked, drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken. Ensure it is evenly coated. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- In each bowl, add a scoop of rice (or cauliflower rice), followed by black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices.
- Optional: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined, then drizzle over the bowl ingredients. Top each bowl with sliced honey chipotle chicken and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg