Description
A quick and flavorful meal featuring marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and vibrant fresh ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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, 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 about 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing into strips.
- Prepare your bowls by adding warm rice as the base.
- Arrange the sliced chicken over the rice.
- Add sliced avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion on top.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro over everything, and dollop Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired. Add chili flakes for extra kick if you like.
- Serve immediately while still warm and enjoy!
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to maintain moisture. Customize toppings based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice Bowl, Quick Dinner, Healthy Family Meal, Easy Recipe