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Sweetfire Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Sweetfire Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Crave worthy crispy chicken tossed in a sweet, smoky, and spicy chipotle honey glaze, served over cilantro lime rice and black beans. A healthy, homemade copycat that's better than takeout!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

For the Sweetfire Chipotle Sauce:

  • 1/2 - 1 whole chipotle pepper in adobo sauce adjust for heat
  • 2 tsp adobo sauce from the can
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 small yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 bell pepper any color, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

For Serving:

  • Cooked Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Cooked Black Beans
  • Steamed broccoli sautéed zucchini, or other veggies of choice
  • Lime wedges extra cilantro, sour cream (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Prep Oven & Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and fit with a wire rack; spray rack with non stick spray. Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. In a large zip top bag, combine flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and 1/4 tsp cumin.
  • Bread Chicken: Dip chicken pieces in egg, then add to the flour bag. Seal and shake to coat evenly. Place chicken in a single layer on the prepared rack.
  • Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Broil: Switch oven to HIGH broil. Broil chicken on top rack for 2-3 mins until golden and crisp. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Make Sauce: While chicken bakes, add all sauce ingredients (chipotle through 1 tsp cornstarch) to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Cook Sauce: Pour sauce into a saucepan. Cook over medium high heat for 5 mins, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Coat & Serve: Pour hot sauce over crispy chicken and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately over cilantro lime rice and black beans, with desired veggies and garnishes.

Notes

  • Heat Level: Start with 1/2 a chipotle pepper for mild heat. You can always add more.
  • Crispiness Trick: The wire rack is key for crispy baked chicken.
  • Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Chicken can be breaded and frozen before baking.