Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice
A simple and delicious dish featuring sweet honey, tangy lime, and creamy avocado, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Mash the avocado and mix it with the cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken over the avocado rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, add some chopped garlic to the marinade. You can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar for honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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