Honey Lime Chicken with Avocado Rice
A delightful dish featuring marinated chicken paired with creamy avocado rice, combining sweet honey and tangy lime flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté the marinated chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Prepare the avocado rice by mashing the avocado and mixing it with the cooked rice, adding cilantro if desired.
- Serve the honey lime chicken over avocado rice, drizzling any remaining marinade on top.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute rice with cauliflower rice. Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg