Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice (Printable version)
Zesty honey-lime chicken breast served over fluffy rice with fresh avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro in a vibrant bowl.
# What you need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
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
→ For the Rice
11 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
13 - ½ tsp salt
→ For the Bowl
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:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken, turning to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours refrigerated for deeper flavor.
02 - Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Optional: drizzle with extra honey and lime juice for added flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey lime marinade creates this impossibly tender, juicy chicken that tastes like something from a restaurant
- Everything comes together in under an hour but looks and tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the marinade so the flavors actually cling to the meat
- Dont skip resting the chicken after cooking or all those juices will run out onto your cutting board
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness so they cook at the same rate
- Save any extra marinade to drizzle over the bowls for an extra punch of honey lime flavor