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Sweet Firecracker Chipotle Chicken Bowls
Sweetfire Chipotle Chicken Bowls are egg wash coated chicken covered in a sweet and spicy chipotle sauce served over cilantro lime rice.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Servings:
5
Calories:
227
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1
pound
boneless skinless chicken breasts
, cut into bit size pieces
1
large
egg
1/2
cup
all-purpose flour
2
Tablespoons
cornstarch
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
onion powder
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
dash cayenne pepper
1/4
teaspoon
cumin
For the sauce:
1/2 - 1
whole
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (with seeds)
2
teaspoons
adobo sauce
(from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
1/2
cup
red wine vinegar
1/4
cup
honey
2
Tablespoons
granulated sugar
1/4
small
onion
1
clove
garlic
, minced
1/2
bell pepper
(red or green)
2
Tablespoons
fresh cilantro
1/4
teaspoon
ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
1
teaspoon
cornstarch
Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans
Instructions
Prepare Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans
For the chicken:
Spray a wire cooling rack with non stick cooking spray and place on top of a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Place the egg in a shallow bowl and whisk well.
Combine the remaining dry ingredients in a large ziplock bag.
Dip the chicken pieces in the egg, and then add to the bag with the flour mixture and shake well to coat evenly.
Place chicken in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until chicken is just barely cooked through.
Turn the oven to HIGH broil, and place the tray of chicken on the top rack of the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Remove from oven and place chicken in a bowl.
For the Sauce:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour pureed sauce into a saucepan over medium high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thicken slightly (about 5 minutes total).
Pour sauce over chicken and gently toss to coat.
Serve with sauted yellow squash or zucchini and steamed broccoli, over rice.
Nutrition
Calories:
227
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
37
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
61
mg
|
Sodium:
529
mg
|
Potassium:
236
mg
|
Sugar:
20
g
|
Vitamin A:
445
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16.2
mg
|
Calcium:
10
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg
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