Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl is a high-protein, healthy dinner option that’s packed with flavor and nutrients. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch.
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
- In a bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice, sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Top with Greek yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkle of chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the veggies in this bowl based on your preferences or what you have on hand. This dish can be made in advance and served cold as a great lunch option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Meal Prep
- Method: Skillet / Bowl assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion / Healthy American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice Bowl, High Protein, Healthy Dinner, Healthy Recipes
