Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a deliciously satisfying meal that combines smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish features tender chicken coated in a zesty honey chipotle sauce, served over a vibrant bed of rice packed with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Drizzled with a refreshing lime dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro, these bowls are not only flavorful but also customizable to suit your preferences. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this nourishing meal that everyone will love.
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 or brown)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 small avocado
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for garnish
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 the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown (6–8 minutes per side).
- Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken; let rest before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer rice, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken and drizzle with lime dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg