Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables. Ready in under an hour, this bowl is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, chipotle peppers, soy sauce, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess) and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips. Assemble bowls by layering rice as the base followed by chicken and optional toppings.
- Serve warm with any remaining marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg