Description
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with tender marinated chicken served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh ingredients. This easy and flavorful meal is great for a quick weeknight dinner or for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Honey Chipotle Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add marinated chicken, and cook for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice, corn, black beans, and honey chipotle chicken. Top with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle peppers for desired heat level.
- Customize with cheese, sour cream, or ranch.
- Perfect for meal prep by storing components separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
