Description
Delicious and versatile Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls that are perfect for meal prep, packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle in adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours to enhance flavor.
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl or meal prep container, start layering your bowl: Add a base of cooked rice, followed by black beans, corn, grilled chicken, diced avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- Finish off each bowl with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.
- Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add your favorite toppings like cheese or sour cream.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo based on your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh marinated similarly.
- These bowls can be gently reheated in the microwave, but the avocado should be added fresh before serving.
- Leftover marinade can be boiled for a few minutes to use as a dressing, but do not reuse unused marinade directly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg