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Zesty Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bliss

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring honey lime chicken paired with creamy avocado rice, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 pieces Juice of limes
  • 1 piece Zest of lime
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Rice Ingredients
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
Avocado Mix Ingredients
  • 1 piece Diced avocado
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Garnishing
  • 2 pieces Lime wedges

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Resealable Bag
  • mixing bowl
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, juice and zest of 2 limes, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the prepared honey lime marinade over the top.
  3. While the chicken marinates, rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes on each side.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  6. On a serving plate, layer the cooked jasmine rice, then top with the sliced grilled chicken and avocado mixture.
  7. Garnish with lime wedges and additional chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken for at least 1 hour. Serve avocado mixture fresh to maintain vibrancy. Consider using coconut milk for rice for extra flavor.