Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of sweet and smoky flavors that create a comforting yet exciting meal. Tender chicken marinated in a honey-chipotle sauce is served over a fluffy base of rice or quinoa, topped with vibrant veggies for a nutritious and satisfying dish. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these bowls are sure to impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (assorted colors)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing honey, chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the chicken by grilling for about 6-7 minutes per side or baking for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Baste with leftover marinade during cooking.
- Prepare the base by cooking rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Slice the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the bowls by layering rice or quinoa at the bottom, topping with sliced chicken and bell peppers, and sprinkling with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg