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Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

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Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a delightful fusion of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. This quick and nutritious meal features tender chicken drizzled in a spicy honey chipotle sauce, served over a vibrant rice base loaded with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Finished off with a zesty lime dressing and fresh cilantro, these bowls are customizable to suit your taste preferences.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

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)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  3. Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. In serving bowls, layer rice, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
  5. For the optional lime dressing, mix olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the bowls and top each with sliced chicken.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 14g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg