Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. These bowls feature tender chicken coated in a smoky and sweet honey chipotle sauce, served over a vibrant rice base loaded with fresh black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Topped with zesty lime dressing and cilantro, this quick meal is not just satisfying but also customizable to fit your dietary needs.

Ingredients

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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)
½ cup black beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup corn
1 avocado
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Whisk together honey, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the cooked chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assemble each bowl with rice as the base followed by black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
For optional dressing, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; drizzle over assembled bowls.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to swap in cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or add extra veggies based on your preferences.