Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls—a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week. This dish combines smoky, sweet, and tangy elements that will tantalize your taste buds. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a bowl bursting with juicy chicken coated in a zesty honey chipotle sauce, paired with fresh veggies and your choice of rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, these bowls are customizable to fit your dietary preferences. Serve them at your next gathering or enjoy alone; either way, they promise a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Fresh vegetables (black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, cilantro)
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over cooked chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble bowls by adding rice as the base and topping with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, diced red onion, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Optionally whisk together ingredients for lime dressing and drizzle over bowls before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Customize by adding more veggies or using grilled chicken instead of pan-fried. For meal prep: Store ingredients separately to keep them fresh throughout the week.