Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice (Printable)
Zesty honey-lime chicken with creamy avocado over fluffy rice in a vibrant, satisfying bowl ready in 45 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
05 - 1 tsp lime zest
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp ground cumin
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Rice Base
11 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
13 - ½ tsp salt
→ Bowl Toppings
14 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
15 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
18 - Lime wedges for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
02 - Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce to low, cover tightly, and simmer 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat, fluff with fork, and keep covered.
03 - Heat large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Cook 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Transfer to cutting board, rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly across grain.
04 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro on top. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey lime marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary
- Everything cooks in under 30 minutes for a weeknight dinner that feels special
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- Pat the chicken dry before adding to the marinade or the sauce will not stick properly
- Let the chicken rest after cooking so the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
- Double the marinade and save half for drizzling over the finished bowls
- Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bites