Chipotle Honey Chicken Prep Bowl
Seared chicken breast glazed in smoky chipotle, garlic, and a touch of honey, served over warm brown rice and black beans. Packed with 38g of protein and high-fiber carbs for balanced blood sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Danielle + Lila
Danielle created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To make prep even faster, cook a batch of brown rice and black beans in advance.
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Instructions
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Next: Pat 150g of chicken breast dry
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Pat 150g of chicken breast dry
Pat 150g of chicken breast dry with a paper towel and cut into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes.
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Whisk together 15g of chipotle pepper in…
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 15g of chipotle pepper in adobo, 7g of honey, 1g of garlic powder, 1g of smoked paprika, and 2g of ground cumin until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Heat 5g of avocado oil in a…
Heat 5g of avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the chicken cubes to the skillet…
Add the chicken cubes to the skillet in a single layer and sear without moving for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.
Look for: a deep golden crust forms
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Turn chicken pieces over and cook for…
Turn chicken pieces over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, pour the chipotle honey glaze over the chicken, and toss constantly for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats every piece.
Look for: the sauce thickens and coats every piece
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Remove the skillet from heat and let…
Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Combine 100g of cooked brown rice
In a serving bowl or meal prep container, combine 100g of cooked brown rice, 50g of black beans, 10g of fresh lime juice, and 5g of chopped cilantro.
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Top the rice and bean mixture with…
Top the rice and bean mixture with the glazed chipotle chicken and serve immediately, or let cool completely before sealing for meal prep for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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