Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a flavorful and nutritious meal that combines the smoky sweetness of honey with spicy chipotle peppers. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 25 minutes to prepare. Each bowl features tender chicken, black beans, fresh veggies, and a zesty lime dressing, making it a satisfying option for any occasion. With the ability to customize ingredients according to your preferences, these rice bowls are not only delicious but also versatile. Enjoy them as a hearty main course or as part of your meal prep for the week ahead.
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)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer rice followed by black beans, tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Optionally whisk together ingredients for lime dressing and drizzle over each bowl before adding sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg