Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls (Print)
Grilled honey chipotle chicken served over rice with zesty corn and avocado salsa for a vibrant meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Honey Chipotle Chicken
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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15 ml olive oil
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1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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15 ml adobo sauce from chipotle chiles
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Juice of 0.5 lime
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15 ml honey
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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2.5 ml ground cumin
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15 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Avocado Corn Salsa
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160 g grilled fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn
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1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
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1 jalapeño, seeds and veins removed, finely diced
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15 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 0.5 lime
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2.5 ml ground cumin
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
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320 g cooked white or brown rice
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Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese, for serving
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Lime wedges, for garnish
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Additional fresh cilantro, for garnish
# Steps:
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In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, chopped chipotle chili, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, ground cumin, cilantro, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Place chicken breasts in a resealable freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and massage marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
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Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat (about 205–218°C). Lightly oil the grill grates or skillet. Grill chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes on the first side. Flip and continue cooking until an internal temperature of 74°C is reached.
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Remove chicken and let rest for 5–10 minutes. Dice or slice into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir gently and adjust seasoning as desired.
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Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, spoonfuls of avocado corn salsa, and crumbled queso fresco or cotija. Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro as preferred.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, allow the chicken to marinate for at least one hour and up to four hours.
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Adjust the level of chipotle to your spice preference; for milder flavor, use less chili or more honey.