Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a dish that effortlessly combines sweet and smoky elements for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls feature tender chicken coated in a luscious honey chipotle glaze, served over a bed of wholesome rice and topped with fresh vegetables. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, these bowls are not only delicious but also packed with nutrition to keep you fueled throughout the day. Impress your loved ones with this quick and satisfying recipe that promises to bring excitement to your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (for dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken and let it rest before slicing into strips.
- Assemble bowls by adding rice, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- For optional dressing: whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; drizzle over assembled bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg