Description
Juicy chicken tossed in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle glaze, layered over fluffy rice and topped with fresh avocado, beans, corn, and a squeeze of lime. These Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, vinegar, ketchup, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked (5–6 minutes).
- Pour sauce over chicken, stir to coat, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Warm black beans and corn separately.
- Slice avocado and chop cilantro.
- In each bowl, layer rice, then chicken, then beans, corn, and avocado.
- Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve warm.