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 (or thighs); 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 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)

Description

Discover the delectable Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a delightful fusion of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, taking just 25 minutes to create a hearty dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy tender chicken coated in a tangy honey chipotle sauce, served over a vibrant mix of rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and creamy avocado. These bowls are fully customizable to suit various dietary preferences and are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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 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)

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together honey, 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 breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the cooked chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
In bowls, layer cooked rice followed by black beans, tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Optional: Whisk together lime dressing ingredients; drizzle over each bowl.
Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 70mg