Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 chipotle Chile in adobo sauce + 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce (finely chopped); 1/2 of a lime (juiced); 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup grilled fresh corn or defrosted frozen corn; 1 avocado (peeled and diced); 1 jalapeño (seeds and vein removed and finely diced); 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/2 of a lime (juiced); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked rice; Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese; Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Description

These Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and flavorful meal option that combines tender grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce with a fresh avocado corn salsa, served over rice and topped with queso fresco. A perfect balance of heat, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite!

Ingredients

Scale

Honey Chipotle Chicken:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chipotle Chile in adobo sauce + 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce (finely chopped)
1/2 of a lime (juiced)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Avocado Corn Salsa:

1 cup grilled fresh corn or defrosted frozen corn
1 avocado (peeled and diced)
1 jalapeño (seeds and vein removed and finely diced)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 of a lime (juiced)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice
Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Honey Chipotle Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, chipotle, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in the mixture for 1-4 hours. Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Avocado Corn Salsa: Combine corn, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
Assembling the Bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with chicken, salsa, and cheese. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle.
Feel free to customize the bowl toppings with additional ingredients like black beans or pico de gallo.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls, chicken rice bowls, avocado corn salsa, Mexican bowl recipe