Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls. This recipe brings together juicy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce, served over a bed of vibrant rice and fresh toppings. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bowl is packed with nutritious ingredients like black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, ensuring a satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Black beans
- Corn
- Cherry tomatoes
- Avocado
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In each serving bowl, layer rice followed by black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Optionally, whisk together olive oil and lime juice for dressing before drizzling over the assembled bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken in the sauce for enhanced flavor. Feel free to swap proteins or add extra veggies to suit your taste preferences.