Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
Savor the fusion of sweet and spicy with these Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls. Juicy chicken marinated in a rich honey chipotle sauce sits atop fluffy rice, complemented by colorful bell peppers. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious meal that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups white or brown rice, uncooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, and soy sauce. Marinate chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; rinse under cold water for fluffiness.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165F).
- Remove chicken and saut bell peppers in the same skillet for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Slice chicken and assemble bowls by layering rice, sauted bell peppers, and sliced chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg