Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl is a high-protein, healthy dinner idea that’s both flavorful and satisfying. The juicy chicken marinated in a zesty honey-lime mixture pairs perfectly with creamy avocado and vibrant vegetables, served over a bed of rice.
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 the marinade.
- Add the chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice in a large bowl and mix in the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- To serve, divide the rice mixture among bowls, top with sliced chicken and avocado, and drizzle with Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired. Sprinkle chili flakes for some heat.
Notes
For an extra flavor kick, let the chicken marinate overnight. Customize the bowl with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice Bowl, High Protein Dinner, Healthy Dinner, Chicken Recipes