Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and customizable meal featuring smoky-sweet chipotle chicken served over fluffy rice with a variety of fresh toppings like avocado, corn, beans, and salsa. Perfect for meal prep or a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or salsa
- 1 avocado or guacamole
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
- Optional: shredded cheese, sour cream, chipotle mayo
Instructions
- Blend chipotle peppers, honey, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour marinade over chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare rice and toppings while chicken cooks.
- Assemble bowls: start with rice, then top with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes or salsa, avocado, and lettuce.
- Garnish with cilantro, lime juice, and optional toppings like cheese or crema. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety.
- Add pickled onions or jalapeños for acidity and heat.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Store components separately for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
