Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls

 

Ingredients:

Honey Chipotle Chicken

  • 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)

  • 1½ tbsp olive oil

  • 1½ tbsp honey

  • 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
    (or 1½ tsp chipotle powder for mild spice)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ¾ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ¾ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper


Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 1½ cups dry white or jasmine rice (makes ~4½ cups cooked)

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

  • 1–1½ limes, juiced

  • Salt to taste


Bowl Add-Ins

  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed & drained

  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen/thawed)

  • 1½ avocados, diced
    (pack separately for lunch)

  • ½ cup pickled red onions

  • Lime wedges (optional)


 Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

  • Cook rice according to package directions.

  • While warm, stir in lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.


2. Cook the Chicken

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

  2. Toss with olive oil, honey, chipotle, spices, salt & pepper.

  3. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring, until fully cooked and lightly caramelized.


3. Quick Pickled Red Onions (Optional but 🔥)

  • Thinly slice 1 small red onion.

  • Cover with:

    • ½ cup vinegar

    • ½ cup water

    • 1 tsp sugar

    • ½ tsp salt

  • Let sit 20–30 minutes.


Assemble Bowls

Each bowl:

  • ~1 cup rice

  • ~5 oz chicken

  • Beans + corn split evenly

  • Avocado added fresh (or in small container for lunch)

  • Pickled onions + lime wedge on top

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