Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls are a vibrant fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that elevate any meal. Tender chicken marinated in a smoky honey chipotle sauce is served over a fluffy base of rice or quinoa, topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish promises to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Add chicken to a resealable bag; pour marinade over it and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your cooking surface: For grilling, preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F). For pan-searing, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; for baking, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade. Grill or sear for 6-7 minutes per side until caramelized; bake for 25-30 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
- Prepare the base: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls: Slice cooked chicken and layer it over rice or quinoa in bowls. Top with diced avocado and cilantro. Drizzle with reserved marinade if not contaminated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg