Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl, a high-protein healthy dinner idea that’s both delicious and nutritious. This bowl features juicy caramelized chicken paired with fluffy rice and creamy avocado, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. With its zesty honey-lime marinade, fresh vegetables, and optional Greek yogurt topping, this dish is not only satisfying but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfectly customizable to your taste preferences, this bowl can easily become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Slice the cooked chicken and assemble bowls by adding warm rice at the base.
- Top with sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, red onion, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Optionally add Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg