Description
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are bursting with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, served over a vibrant mix of rice, beans, vegetables, and topped with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- For the Honey Chipotle Chicken:
- 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
- For the Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- For the Lime Dressing (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, 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 and season chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
4. Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken, coat evenly, then rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. In bowls, add rice, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
6. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
7. Drizzle dressing over the bowls.
8. Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing chipotle peppers.
Chicken can be made ahead and stored for meal prep.
Top with tortilla strips or crushed chips for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg