Honey Lime Chicken With Avocado Rice (Print Version)
Tender honey lime chicken paired with creamy avocado rice, fresh herbs, and zesty citrus flavors.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
→ Avocado Rice
10 - 1½ cups long-grain white rice uncooked
11 - 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 2 ripe avocados diced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
18 - Extra lime wedges
19 - Thinly sliced green onions
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes up to 2 hours in refrigerator.
02 - Prepare rice according to package instructions using water or chicken broth for enhanced flavor. Fluff with fork and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Heat large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is golden brown. Rest on plate for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - Gently combine cooked rice, diced avocados, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in large bowl. Fold carefully to prevent mashing avocados while mixing evenly.
05 - Portion avocado rice onto plates. Arrange sliced honey lime chicken on top. Garnish with fresh lime wedges, green onions, or additional cilantro as desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in seconds but makes the chicken taste like you spent all day planning it
- Creamy avocado rice balances the tangy chicken perfectly
02 -
- Dont marinate longer than 2 hours or the lime will start breaking down the chicken texture
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding to marinade so it actually sticks instead of running right off
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge