Description
Delicious burrito bowls featuring a perfect blend of sweet honey and smoky chipotle flavors, topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Lightly oil the grill or skillet. While the grill heats up, prepare rice and chop toppings for easy assembly.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Begin assembling your delicious burrito bowls by starting with a base of rice, then layering with black beans, corn, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Place the sliced chicken on top, adding avocado, sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- Serve your beautifully crafted bowls with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty touch, and enjoy the burst of flavors.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste preferences. Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg