Description
A delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors, this Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl is a quick and healthy dinner idea packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 400g)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into juicy strips.
- Prepare your bowls by adding warm rice as the base.
- Arrange the sliced chicken over the rice.
- Top with fresh avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Marinate the chicken in advance for an easy dinner option later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg