Chipotle Honey Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken thighs (skin-on recommended)
• 1 can Chipotle Adobo Sauce (divided use; typically 7 oz can)
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt (for marinade)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice (for chicken marinade)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 cup jasmine rice (washed)
• 2 cup water
• vegetable oil (drizzle for rice and cooking chicken)
• 0.3 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt (for rice)
• 1 lime (juiced, for rice)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in the Chipotle Adobo Sauce along with the cumin, smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and 2 tbsp lime juice.

2. 2

   Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan skin side down and cook for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side. Season with additional salt while cooking.

4. 4

   Prepare the rice by adding 1 cup of washed jasmine rice, 2 cups of water, and a drizzle of oil to a pot on the stovetop.

5. 5

   Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.

6. 6

   Finish the rice by adding another drizzle of oil, then mix in 0.3 cups of chopped fresh cilantro, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and the juice of 1 lime.

7. 7

   Whisk together the honey and some additional adobo sauce to create a glaze.

8. 8

   Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss or drizzle with the honey adobo sauce.

9. 9

   Serve the glazed chicken over the prepared cilantro lime rice.

Notes

The author mentions being a former Chipotle manager. Ensure you wash the rice thoroughly before cooking for the best texture. The honey adobo sauce is a mix of honey and the sauce from the chipotle can.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• Chicken
• Spicy
• Meal Prep
• High-Protein
• Mexican-Inspired