Honey Chipotle Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c white or brown rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 large poblano peppers, sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1-3 tbsp chipotle pepper paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt + extra for rice
Instructions
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Start by preparing the rice according to the package instructions. While the rice cooks, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and add the peppers and onions. Saute over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, until the veggies are softened, then transfer them to a waiting bowl.
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In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the chicken. Cook over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
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Add the peppers and onions back to the pan with the chicken, and stir together with honey, chipotle paste, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
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Season the cooked rice with salt to taste (it usually ends up being about 1 teaspoon for me) and serve the chicken mixture over the rice. Optional additions are sour cream and/or sliced avocado.
Recipe Notes
Make this recipe more or less spicy to fit your taste by adjusting the amount of chipotle pepper paste. To make your own chipotle pepper paste, add one can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to a food processer and blend until smooth.