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Description
This recipe features chicken marinated in honey and lime, served with avocado and rice. It is a simple and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 large avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with the cooked honey lime chicken.
- Arrange avocado slices or diced avocado over the chicken and rice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- You can prepare the rice ahead of time to save on total preparation time.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg