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Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, a quick and healthy meal that brings together smoky sweetness and fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, these bowls feature juicy chicken coated in a rich honey chipotle sauce, paired with a colorful medley of black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and corn. Not only are they satisfying and nutritious, but they are also highly customizable to suit any dietary preference. In just 25 minutes, you can create a hearty dish that is bound to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for lime dressing, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for lime dressing, optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (for lime dressing, optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for lime dressing, optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for lime dressing, optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for lime dressing, optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Drizzle the sauce over the cooked chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Assemble bowls by adding rice as the base followed by black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and avocado slices.
  5. Optional: Make lime dressing by whisking olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the bowl ingredients and top with sliced chicken.

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