Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 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 (or cauliflower rice for low-carb option); 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen); 1/4 small red onion, finely diced; 1 small avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for lime dressing); 1 tablespoon lime juice (for lime dressing); 1/2 teaspoon honey (for lime dressing); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for lime dressing); 1/4 teaspoon salt (for lime dressing); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for lime dressing)

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a perfect blend of sweet and smoky goodness that elevates any meal. Featuring tender chicken coated in a luscious honey chipotle sauce, these bowls are loaded with nutritious ingredients like black beans, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, they come together in just 25 minutes and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re serving family or entertaining friends, this dish is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and mouthwatering flavors.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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 (or cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1/4 small red onion, finely diced
1 small avocado, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil (for lime dressing)
1 tablespoon lime juice (for lime dressing)
1/2 teaspoon honey (for lime dressing)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for lime dressing)
1/4 teaspoon salt (for lime dressing)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for lime dressing)

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together honey, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through.
Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken and let it rest before slicing.
Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Optional: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for a dressing; drizzle over bowls before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
Calories: 560
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 81g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables like bell peppers for added nutrition.