Description
A delicious and healthy gluten-free recipe featuring tangy honey lime chicken served over creamy avocado rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey and fresh lime juice in a bowl.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Mix the cooked rice with diced avocado gently.
- Divide the avocado rice into serving bowls.
- Top with sliced honey lime chicken.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Do not overcook the chicken because the honey can burn quickly.
- Add avocado just before serving for the best texture.
- This dish tastes great warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70