Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
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
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Chipotle Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chopped 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 breasts with a little salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Once cooked, drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
- Assemble the Bowl Base: In each bowl, add a scoop of rice (or cauliflower rice), black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
- Make the Lime Dressing (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the lime dressing over the bowl ingredients.
- Top with the sliced honey chipotle chicken, and serve immediately.
Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/honey-chipotle-chicken-bowls/