Description
A delicious and nutritious Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl that’s packed with flavor and high in protein. Perfect for a healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken Breast (2 large
- about 400g)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh Lime Juice (3 tablespoons)
- Lime Zest (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic (3 cloves
- minced)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Soy Sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (½ teaspoon)
- Black Pepper (¼ teaspoon)
- Cooked White or Brown Rice (3 cups)
- Avocado (2 ripe
- sliced)
- Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup
- halved)
- Corn Kernels (1 cup
- fresh or cooked)
- Red Onion (¼ cup
- finely sliced)
- Fresh Cilantro (3 tablespoons
- chopped)
- Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream (optional
- ½ cup)
- Chili Flakes (optional
- ½ teaspoon)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken breast to the marinade, coating well, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the rice if not already cooked.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Top with Greek yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle chili flakes if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. You can also add more vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice Bowl, Healthy Dinner, High Protein, Easy Recipes