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A vibrant bowl featuring grilled honey chipotle chicken slices, fluffy white rice, colorful roasted vegetables, and fresh cilantro, with a glossy honey glaze and smoky marinade visible, presented on a rustic wooden table with a drizzle of honey and chopped herbs for garnish.

Sweet and Smoky Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

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Flavorful grilled chicken served over rice with smoky and sweet honey-chipotle sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and roasted vegetables.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine honey, chipotle peppers, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Marinate chicken with half of the honey-chipotle sauce for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  4. While chicken grills, sauté sliced bell pepper and onion until tender and slightly charred.
  5. Slice grilled chicken and serve over bowls of cooked rice topped with roasted vegetables, drizzled with remaining honey-chipotle sauce and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by varying chipotle peppers.
  • Use leftover grilled chicken in wraps or salads.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Grilling, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg