Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors that bring excitement to any mealtime. Featuring tender, marinated chicken glazed in a honey-chipotle sauce, these bowls are served over fluffy rice and topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, as it is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced (for topping)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Add chicken and toss well; marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sear marinated chicken for about 6 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions; fluff when done.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice, add cooked chicken on top, and drizzle with any pan juices.
- Garnish with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg