Sweet and smoky chicken served over rice with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and a zesty lime drizzle.
# Ingredient List:
→ Honey Chipotle Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ Bowl Base
11 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
12 - 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/2 cup corn, fresh, canned, or frozen
15 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
16 - 1 small avocado, sliced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Lime Dressing (Optional)
18 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
19 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
20 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
21 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together honey, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
03 - Drizzle the honey chipotle sauce over the cooked chicken, ensuring an even coating. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
04 - Add rice, black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, finely diced red onion, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro to each serving bowl.
05 - Combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, whisking until emulsified.
06 - Drizzle lime dressing over the bowl ingredients, top with sliced honey chipotle chicken, and serve immediately.
