Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl is a high-protein, healthy dinner idea that combines juicy marinated chicken with creamy avocado and vibrant toppings, creating a deliciously fresh meal.
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, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side. Discard any remaining marinade.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble your rice bowls by placing a generous scoop of rice in each bowl, topped with sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, if using.
- Sprinkle with chili flakes for an extra kick, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize your bowl with additional vegetables or toppings of your choice. This recipe can also be easily made in bulk for meal prep.
- 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, High Protein, Healthy Dinner, Chicken Recipe