Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl
Juicy honey lime chicken and creamy avocado over rice with fresh tomatoes, corn, and red onion in a 35-minute bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts about 14 oz / 400g
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 ripe avocados sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream optional
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
Whisk marinade ingredients:
Combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and whisk thoroughly.Marinate chicken breasts:
Place chicken breasts into the mixture and allow to marinate for 10–15 minutes.Pan-sear chicken:
Over medium heat, warm a skillet. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) / 74°C).Rest and slice chicken:
Take chicken out, let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut into strips.Fill bowls with rice:
Fill bowls with warm rice as a foundation.Top rice with chicken:
Place chicken strips on top of the rice.Add avocado and veggies:
Add sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and sliced red onion.Garnish with cilantro:
Finish with chopped cilantro, a spoonful of Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired, and a sprinkle of chili flakes if using.Serve immediately:
Serve immediately while still warm.