Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice (Printable version)
Tender honey-lime chicken with creamy avocado and fluffy rice in a vibrant bowl.
# What You’ll 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 Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor development.
02 - Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside covered.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro on top of each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
05 - For added flavor, drizzle each bowl with extra honey and fresh lime juice before serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The honey and lime create this magical sweet tangy situation that makes everything taste better than it has any right to
- You get that restaurant quality rice bowl experience without spending restaurant money or doing restaurant dishes
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- Don't skip the resting time after cooking the chicken, cutting it immediately makes all those juices run out onto your cutting board instead of staying where they belong
- Room temperature avocado cubes hold their shape better than cold ones, take yours out of the fridge while the rice cooks
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- Grill your chicken instead of pan frying it when the weather's nice, those char marks add something really special
- Double the marinade and use half as a dressing for the whole bowl, makes everything cohesive