Description
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender marinated chicken served with rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings make a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
Assembly:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine minced chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice into bowls and top with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cooked chicken, and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- You can substitute brown rice with quinoa for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
