Sweet Chipotle Chicken Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups uncooked basmati rice
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2 cups zucchini, chopped or sliced
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6 chicken breasts or thighs (can have skin or not)
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1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons butter, salted
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1-2 tablespoons adobo chipotle, diced
→ Hot Honey
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Sea salt, to taste
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1/3 to 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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2-3 tablespoons your favorite hot sauce
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 cup honey
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1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F and let it warm up.
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Combine the chicken with olive oil, parmesan, chipotle, paprika, onion powder, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and some pepper in a bowl.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the rice and zucchini. Add 2 cups water and butter evenly over the surface. Place the seasoned chicken on top.
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Bake for around 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken is ready and the rice softens. If the rice isn't done, splash in 1/3 cup water and bake another 10 minutes.
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Heat honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, and a little salt in a small pot.
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Once the chicken's ready, drizzle half the honey sauce over it. Serve the chicken, rice, and zucchini with basil on top and a bit more honey sauce if you like. Enjoy while warm!
# Notes:
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Tweak the spice levels to your liking by adding or cutting back on the hot sauce, cayenne, or chipotle.
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Prepare the hot honey sauce in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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If you'd rather use brown rice, make sure to adjust the cooking time and water.