Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice (Print View)

Tender honey lime chicken over creamy avocado rice with fresh herbs

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
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 (optional, for heat)

→ 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 (optional)

18 - Extra lime wedges
19 - Thinly sliced green onions
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Add chicken breasts, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor).
02 - Cook rice according to package instructions using water or chicken broth for added flavor. Fluff and let cool slightly.
03 - While rice is cooking, heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade (let excess drip off) and cook 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked rice, diced avocados, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
05 - Serve sliced honey lime chicken over the avocado rice. Garnish with lime wedges, green onions, or fresh cilantro if desired.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The marinade transforms basic chicken into something restaurant worthy in under an hour
  • That creamy avocado rice feels like a guilty pleasure while being naturally wholesome
  • Everything comes together in about 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
02 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the marinade or the sauce will not cling properly
  • Do not marinate longer than 2 hours or the lime juice starts breaking down the chicken texture
  • The avocado rice is best served immediately but you can prep everything else ahead of time
03 -
  • Let your chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking so it sears evenly
  • Use the back of a spoon to press the avocado pieces gently into the warm rice so they release their creaminess

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