Description
A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken served over avocado rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes, or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill 6–7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, red onion, fresh cilantro, and olive oil. Mix lightly to keep avocado chunky.
- Spoon rice onto plates or bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken. Add avocado mixture. Serve with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
Notes
- Warm leftover marinade in a small saucepan and drizzle over chicken for extra flavor (boil first for safety).
- Substitute jasmine rice with basmati, brown rice, or quinoa.
- Add grilled corn or black beans for a heartier bowl.
- Spice it up with chili flakes or sliced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice Stack, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Recipe