Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs (Diced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For the chicken marinade and cooking)
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (Use 2–3 peppers; chopped if large)
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce (From the chipotle pepper can)
• 0.5 lime lime juice (Juice of 1/2 lime)
• 0.5 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt (For the chicken marinade)
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups cooked rice (Prepared before making the bowls)
• 1 tbsp butter (For the rice)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (Chopped)
• 0.5 lime lime juice (Juice of 1/2 lime for the rice)
• 0.5 tsp salt (For the rice)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, oregano, and olive oil. Stir until the honey is incorporated and the marinade is evenly mixed.

2. 2

   Add the diced chicken to the marinade and toss thoroughly so every piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for as long as practical; even a short marinade works, while several hours will give the strongest flavor.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.

4. 4

   Cook the chicken for about 5–8 minutes, stirring and turning the pieces occasionally, until browned on the outside and fully cooked through. The thickest pieces should reach 165°F (74°C), with no pink center.

5. 5

   While the chicken cooks, place the cooked rice in a bowl or saucepan and add the butter, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

6. 6

   Stir the rice gently until the butter melts and the cilantro, lime, and salt are distributed evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

7. 7

   Divide the cilantro-lime rice between serving bowls and top with the hot honey-chipotle chicken. Serve immediately.

Notes

The source says to marinate the chicken for as long as you can; refrigerate during marination. Chicken may be made with breast or thighs. Serve with additional lime or cilantro if desired.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• Mexican-inspired
• rice bowl
• pan-seared
• quick dinner
• high-protein
• takeout-style