Description
A delicious, satisfying meal with smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors featuring grilled chicken marinated in a honey-chipotle sauce, served over rice with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle in adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl or meal prep container, layer the ingredients: cooked rice, black beans, corn, grilled chicken, diced avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Adjust cook times for different cooking methods like baking or skillet cooking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg