Description
This One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious and flavorful Tex-Mex dish that is easy to prepare on a stovetop. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a spicy chipotle-honey marinade and cooked with rice, vegetables, and savory seasonings in one pan, creating a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
For the Chicken:
For the Rice:
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, coat the chicken with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and honey. Sear in a skillet until lightly browned.
- Cook the Vegetables: Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook the Rice: Stir in rice, broth, and corn. Simmer with chicken until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Let sit covered, then fluff rice. Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by modifying chipotle powder or adding adobo sauce for extra heat.
- This recipe can be made with brown rice; adjust broth and cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
