Description
This honey lime chicken and avocado rice is a quick, flavorful, and balanced dinner featuring juicy glazed chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy avocado with a zesty citrus finish.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup rice (or brown rice / quinoa)
- Pinch of salt
- For the Avocado:
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Optional Toppings:
- Jalapeños
- Toasted sesame or pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Pound chicken to even thickness, season with salt and pepper, and sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes.
- Glaze: Mix honey and lime juice, then drizzle over chicken during the last minute of cooking.
- Cook Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions and season lightly with salt.
- Prep Avocado: Slice avocado thinly.
- Assemble: Add rice to the plate, top with sliced chicken and avocado.
- Serve: Drizzle extra lime juice and add optional toppings like jalapeños or seeds.
Notes
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Best served fresh for creamy avocado texture.
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Rice Bowl
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American