Description
This One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines smoky, spicy flavors with a touch of sweetness. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful chipotle honey mixture and then cooked with rice, corn, and bell peppers for a complete one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili in adobo sauce (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, chipotle chili, honey, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken thighs in a skillet until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Rice: In the same skillet, combine rice, chicken broth, corn, and bell pepper. Nestle chicken on top, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle amount to control heat level
- Substitute brown rice, adjust liquid and cook time
- Great for meal prep and reheating
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
