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Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Lime Quinoa

Honey chipotle chicken with lime quinoa, black beans, and veggies over a crisp green salad is perfect for a healthy meal any time of day!
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo (I buy the cans of crushed chipotles in adobo)
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • Tbsp  Dijon mustard
  • Tbsp  chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

For the lime quinoa

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock (or water if you don't have any stock)
  • Tbsp  coconut oil
  • 1 lime, juiced and zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

For the salad

  • 6 cups spring greens
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh cilantro
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Tbsp  olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp  honey

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, adobo sauce, honey, mustard, cilantro and garlic in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat it evenly. Place it in the fridge and marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • To make the lime quinoa, combine the quinoa with the stock or water in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, the reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut oil , lime juice, zest, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-cook spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in the preheated skillet. Cover and cook until each side is a deep golden brown, about 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • To assemble the salads, divide the salad greens between your bowls, and top with chicken, quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil and honey, whisk until well combined and drizzle on top of each salad.
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