Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Corn Salsa

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Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Corn Salsa

Ingredients
Bowls:

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken (thighs/breasts/tenders)
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (plus 1 tbsp adobo)
1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 small garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder AND dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 ½ cups prepared rice, quinoa, or grains
Lime wedges and cilantro, for serving
Slices avocados, for serving
Corn Salsa:

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen corn
⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 large poblano pepper, charred, peeled and finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon EACH: lemon juice AND lime juice
Instructions
COMBINE: Mince the chipotle peppers finely and add to a mason jar. Combine adobo, vinegar, honey, oil, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the same jar. Shake or stir to combine.

MARINADE: Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken and allow it to marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
POBLANO: Char the poblano under the broiler (or grill) or over an open flame on the stove. Place in a bowl, cover with a lid and let sit for a 10 minutes before peeling and mincing.
CORN SALSA: Zap the corn in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until the corn is defrosted and slightly warm. Remove and let cool for several minutes. Add the red onion, minced jalapeños, poblanos, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine; taste and adjust as desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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COOK: Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and cook the chicken thighs (or breasts) for 8-10 minutes, flipping around the halfway mark, until cooked to 160ºF. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or dicing.
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