Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasterecipesbycaroline.com+5Better Homebase+5Little Spice Jar+5; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1 avocado, sliced; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup red onion, finely diced; 1 cup shredded lettuce; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional); Sour cream or lime crema for drizzling; Lime wedges for serving

Description

These vibrant bowls combine sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors with juicy marinated chicken, served over a hearty base like rice or quinoa, and topped with colorful veggies and a creamy chipotle sauce. A perfect balance of texture and taste, ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Honey Chipotle Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasterecipesbycaroline.com+5Better Homebase+5Little Spice Jar+5

For the Bowl Base and Toppings:

2 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
1 cup shredded lettuce
¼ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Sour cream or lime crema for drizzling
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it’s well-coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 4 hours.
Cook the Chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and lightly charred. Rest for a few minutes, then slice or dice.
Prepare the Bowl Base: While the chicken marinates, cook rice or quinoa and warm black beans and corn.
Assemble the Bowls: In bowls, layer the base with rice or quinoa, then top with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, diced avocado, and red onion.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice, chopped chipotles, and a touch of honey.

Serve: Drizzle the chipotle sauce over the assembled bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Notes

Marinate Longer for Deeper Flavor: For enhanced taste, marinate the chicken for a longer period.

Use Thighs for Juicier Meat: Chicken thighs offer more flavor and juiciness.

Char the Corn: Grill or sauté the corn for added smoky depth.

Customize Toppings: Feel free to add or substitute toppings like shredded cabbage, pickled onions, or roasted vegetables.

Meal Prep Tip: Cook extra chicken for use in wraps or salads the next day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Baking, or Pan-Cooking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keywords: Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls, Tex-Mex Chicken Bowls, Meal Prep Bowls, Grilled Chicken Bowls, Spicy Chicken Bowls, Healthy Chicken Bowls