Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls combine tender, marinated chicken with a sweet and smoky chipotle-honey glaze, served over a bed of rice with black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado slices for a vibrant, nutritious meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned and drained)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, adobo sauce, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until well combined. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow flavors to infuse.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through with a slight char on the edges. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Prepare the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, and avocado slices. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm and enjoy a balanced, flavorful meal that marries sweet, smoky, and fresh tastes in every bite.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using fewer chipotle peppers for a milder flavor or adding extra honey to balance heat.
- Swap rice for quinoa or a bed of fresh greens to lighten the base and add variety.
- Leftovers store well—keep components like chicken, rice, and toppings separate to maintain texture and reheat gently.
- For an extra kick, add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of queso fresco on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
