Description
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal option that combines tender, marinated grilled chicken with a variety of fresh and vibrant ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for meal prep, these bowls are versatile and packed with delicious Mexican-American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chopped chipotle peppers or a drizzle of chipotle hot sauce.
- This recipe works great with grilled shrimp or tofu as a substitute for chicken.
- Leftovers make a great meal prep option for the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
