Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls, where tender chicken is marinated in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle sauce. This dish is a delightful balance of sweet and spicy, served over a bed of rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, you can whip up this nutritious meal in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, corn, avocado)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic, honey, chipotle peppers, and soy sauce to create the marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- In a saucepan, simmer reserved marinade until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Slice cooked chicken and assemble bowls with rice/quinoa and fresh veggies.
- Drizzle with reduced marinade before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg