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Honey Chipotle Chicken Breast Rice Bowl Recipe
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Breast Rice Bowl Recipe

A quick and easy rice in a bowl recipe you can make ahead anytime of the week! The sweet and savory honey-drenched chicken goes so beautifully with silky buttery avocado slices.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast about 3-4 pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce get Amazon here, chopped
  • freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 lime about 2 tbsp
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds optional
  • black pepper to taste

For the Rice Bowl:

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Cook the rice – I start with the rice so it’s ready to go. White, jasmine, or brown all work. Once it’s fluffy, I just cover it and keep it warm while I prep everything else.
  • Mix the sauce – In a small bowl, I stir together the chopped chipotle peppers, honey, garlic, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. It takes two minutes and smells insanely good. This is the sweet-spicy glaze that makes the whole dish.
  • Sear the chicken – Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken breasts whole until golden on both sides and cooked through. Don’t rush this part. Getting that golden crust adds so much flavor.
  • Glaze and simmer – Pour the honey chipotle sauce right into the pan and toss the chicken until it’s fully coated. Let it bubble for a couple of minutes until thick and sticky. Then I turn off the heat and slice the chicken just before serving so it stays extra juicy.
  • Build your bowl – Scoop rice into a bowl, add the sliced chicken, then pile on avocado, scallions, herbs, and a squeeze of lime. Sprinkle sesame seeds if you want a little crunch and you’re done.