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Baja Hot Honey Chicken Bowls

I’ve been OBSESSED with this Hot Honey Baja Chicken Bowl recipe lately! With sweet and spicy marinated chicken, a crisp corn and black bean salsa, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of hot honey sauce, every bite is full of the most satisfying flavors and textures. It’s truly the perfect healthy dinner recipe! Plus, it comes together in about 30 minutes, has 48 grams of protein, and is great for meal prep, making it an easy go-to for busy weeknights.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 641kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/3 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Chicken

Bean & Corn Salsa

  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked black beans drained
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Bowls

  • 2-3 Tablespoons hot honey
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 large avocado sliced or diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside 1/4 cup BEFORE you add in the chicken.
  • Cut the chicken into cubes and mix into the marinade. Set aside while you prepare other ingredients.
  • Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the corn for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Set the corn aside, then heat up the oil to cook the chicken in.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
  • In the meantime, chop the onion and combine with the corn, black beans, and salt.
  • Whisk the hot honey with the set aside marinade.
  • Build each bowl with warm cooked rice, avocado slices, grape tomatoes, baja chicken, cotija, and chopped cilantro.
  • Drizzle with the hot honey sauce and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 1419mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 4mg