Description
A delicious and spicy Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and smoky sauce, served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, soy sauce, and lime juice. Set aside half of the sauce for drizzling later.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Pour the honey chipotle sauce over the chicken in the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, corn, black beans, diced avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the reserved honey chipotle sauce over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Substitute quinoa or brown rice for a healthier grain option, or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg