Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls offer a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends. This easy-to-follow recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a rich honey-chipotle sauce, served over fluffy rice. Each bowl is customizable with fresh toppings like creamy avocado and vibrant cilantro, ensuring there’s something for every palate. With healthy ingredients and straightforward preparation, these bowls bring satisfying comfort food right to your table. Enjoy the delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust for spice)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, sliced avocado
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- 3. Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook each breast for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 4. Add Sauce: Pour reserved marinade into the skillet over the cooked chicken and simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Slice and Serve: Slice chicken against the grain and serve over rice with drizzles of sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg