Chipotle Honey Chicken Meal Prep Bowl
Juicy chipotle-marinated chicken breast served alongside fiber-rich black beans, sweet corn, and rich avocado mash. A balanced single-serving meal prep bowl designed for high protein and sustained energy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 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
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
Time saver
To make batch prep easy, marinate and cook up to 6 chicken breasts at once using the marinade ratio provided per serving.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together garlic
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Whisk together garlic
In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, avocado oil, red wine vinegar, and honey until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add chicken breast to the marinade
Add chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring all sides are coated evenly, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or refrigerate up to 12 hours).
Allow: 20 minutes
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Place chicken breast in the heated pan…
Place chicken breast in the heated pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and a golden brown crust forms.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and a golden brown crust forms
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Transfer cooked chicken breast to a cutting…
Transfer cooked chicken breast to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Warm black beans and sweet corn on…
In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm black beans and sweet corn on high for 45 seconds until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Assemble your single-serving meal prep bowl by…
Assemble your single-serving meal prep bowl by arranging black beans, sweet corn, sliced chicken breast, and 56g of avocado mash side by side.
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Serve warm immediately or seal in an…
Serve warm immediately or seal in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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