Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl
A delicious dish packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Prepare serving bowls by placing warm rice at the bottom.
- Arrange the sliced chicken over the rice.
- Add sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion on top.
- Finish the bowls with fresh cilantro, and if desired, a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, and chili flakes.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
You can customize this bowl with your favorite proteins or vegetables.