Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl is a delightful high-protein meal bursting with fresh flavors, making it a perfect 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, combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and place the marinated chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- To assemble the bowls, place a scoop of rice at the bottom, top with sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- If desired, add Greek yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle with chili flakes for an extra kick.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to marinate longer than 15 minutes, if possible. Customize toppings based on your preference.
- 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, Healthy Dinner, Quick Dinner Recipe