Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a deliciously bold meal that brings together tender, marinated chicken in a sweet and smoky chipotle sauce served over fluffy rice. Completed with vibrant vegetables, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. It not only satisfies your taste buds but also evokes warm memories of shared meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced chipotles, soy sauce, garlic, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F).
- Use leftover marinade in the same pan; bring to a simmer until slightly thickened.
- Spoon rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken, drizzle sauce over it, and add fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg