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A vibrant plate of honey chipotle chicken rice bowls featuring juicy grilled chicken coated in smoky honey glaze, served atop fluffy white rice with colorful sliced peppers, cilantro garnish, and lime wedges. The dish is styled on a rustic wooden table with fresh ingredients around it, highlighting the textures and rich colors, emphasized by natural daylight.

Sweet and Smoky Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

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Juicy grilled chicken glazed in honey and chipotle served over rice with peppers and cilantro.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken with honey, chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Meanwhile, sauté sliced peppers until tender.
  5. Slice cooked chicken and serve over rice with peppers, garnished with cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
  • Can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Grilling, Sauteing
  • Cuisine: Mexican inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg