Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
A flavorful and healthy recipe combining smoky chipotle with sweet honey, packed with protein and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Chipotle Sauce
- 1 cup Brown Rice
- 1 Avocado
- 1 cup Corn
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining chicken breasts, honey, and chipotle sauce in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, rinsing under cold water first.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Prepare the sauce by pouring the reserved marinade into the skillet and letting it bubble for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by fluffing rice and placing it at the base, then topping with sliced chicken.
- Add toppings like corn, diced avocado, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Consider variations like adding black beans or using teriyaki sauce for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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