Description
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavor-packed dish that brings smoky, spicy, and savory notes to your dinner table. With tender chicken marinated in chipotle BBQ sauce and served over fluffy rice, this recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings with friends. Fresh cilantro and creamy avocado add vibrant color and balance the heat, making every bite a delightful experience. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup smoky chipotle sauce
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in smoky chipotle sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse and cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While cooking, prepare toppings by chopping cilantro, slicing avocado, and squeezing lime juice over them.
- To serve, fluff rice on plates, top with grilled chicken, drizzle with additional smoky chipotle sauce, and garnish with cilantro and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg