Description
Experience the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy with these Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls. This dish features tender chicken glazed in a spicy honey chipotle sauce, served over a vibrant mix of rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these bowls are not only quick to make—ready in just 25 minutes—but also highly customizable to suit your taste. Top them with a zesty lime dressing and fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor. Enjoy this Tex-Mex-inspired meal that brings excitement to your dinner table!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small avocado
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the chicken and let it rest for five minutes before slicing into strips.
- In each bowl, layer rice first followed by black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, diced red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- (Optional) Prepare lime dressing by whisking olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together and drizzle over the assembled bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Add fresh greens or pickled vegetables for extra crunch.