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Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Drizzle the lime dressing over the bowl ingredients.
  8. Top with the sliced honey chipotle chicken, and serve immediately.

Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/honey-chipotle-chicken-bowls/