Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe
This Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowl is a flavor-packed Tex-Mex dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with a sweet and smoky honey-chipotle glaze. Served over rice and topped with colorful veggies and bold garnishes, it’s the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and texture.Ready in under 40 minutes, this versatile bowl is great for weeknight dinners or meal prepping ahead of time.
Ingredients
For the Honey Chipotle Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl Base and Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup shredded cheese optional
- Sour cream or lime crema for drizzling
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken and coat evenly.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Cook the Chicken
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
Prep the Bowl Ingredients
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the rice and chop your veggies.
- Warm the black beans and corn if desired.
Assemble the Bowls
- Start with a base of rice in each bowl.
- Add sliced honey chipotle chicken.
- Top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and shredded lettuce.
- Drizzle with sour cream or lime crema.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, cheese, and lime wedges.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately while warm, or store in meal prep containers for later.