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Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl

This Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick and easy meal packed with bold flavor. Juicy chicken is cooked until tender, then coated in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle sauce that has just the right amount of spice. Served over warm rice and topped with corn, black beans, and fresh tomatoes, this chicken rice bowl recipe is filling, simple, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. It uses basic pantry ingredients and comes together in about 25 minutes, making it a go-to option for a fast and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice cooked
  • 2 chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into small, even cubes and pat dry.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  3. In a bowl, mix honey, chipotle sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  5. Warm the rice and prepare toppings by draining beans, cutting tomatoes, and chopping cilantro.
  6. Add rice to bowls, top with chicken, then add corn, beans, and tomatoes.
  7. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust chipotle sauce to control spice level
  • Use freshly cooked or leftover rice
  • Add lime juice for extra flavor