Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 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; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Juice of ½ lime; 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb); ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen); ¼ small red onion, finely diced; 1 small avocado, sliced; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Description

These bowls feature juicy honey-chipotle marinated chicken, served over rice or greens with fresh toppings like avocado, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. The perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors!

Ingredients

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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 for low-carb)
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

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

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, chipotle peppers, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for extra flavor).
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Prepare the Bowl Ingredients:
- Cook rice and warm black beans and corn if needed.
- Chop tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
Make the Dressing (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide rice (or greens) into bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with lime dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Add extra hot sauce or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra flavor!

Notes

Make It Spicier: Add more chipotle peppers or a dash of cayenne.
Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice or greens.
Meal Prep Friendly: Store ingredients separately and assemble fresh before eating.