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

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a perfect fusion of smoky, sweet, and tangy notes. These bowls are not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but they also provide a satisfying meal packed with protein and fresh vegetables.

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 small 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 prepared honey chipotle sauce over the chicken and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
In serving bowls, layer rice, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Optional: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make a dressing; drizzle over assembled bowls.
Top each bowl with sliced honey chipotle chicken and serve immediately.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 61g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 100mg