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A delicious bowl of Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls with sliced chicken, rice, black beans, corn, avocado, and lime.

Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

These honey chipotle chicken rice bowls are packed with smoky heat, sweet glaze, and fresh toppings. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, they are colorful, satisfying, and ideal for Pinterest meal inspiration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rice
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 5 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the chipotle honey sauce
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 juice of lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
For the vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
For toppings
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime wedges

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan bring water and salt to a boil, add rice, cover, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Toss bell pepper and onion with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until tender.
  4. In a blender or small processor combine chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Brush half of the chipotle sauce over the chicken, then cook for 2 more minutes, spooning sauce over the top as it thickens slightly.
  7. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  8. Warm the black beans until heated through.
  9. Assemble bowls with rice, roasted vegetables, black beans, and sliced chicken.
  10. Top with avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of remaining sauce. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

Notes

Adjust the heat level by using one chipotle pepper for milder flavor or adding more for extra spice.