Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice (Print Version)

Tender honey lime chicken paired with creamy avocado rice for a fresh, satisfying meal any night of the week.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

→ Avocado Rice

10 - 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
11 - 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

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

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a bowl until fully combined. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes up to 2 hours.
02 - Prepare rice according to package directions using water or chicken broth. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place chicken in hot pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, diced avocados, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
05 - Slice rested chicken breasts across the grain. Divide avocado rice among serving plates and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with lime wedges, green onions, and additional cilantro as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The marinade comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning dinner
  • Avocado rice transforms plain rice into something creamy and luxurious without any heavy cream
  • The sweet and tangy honey lime combo works on even the pickiest eaters
02 -
  • Honey burns faster than sugar, so watch your heat and do not walk away from the pan
  • The avocado rice is best served immediately but can be stored with extra lime juice pressed on top to prevent browning
  • Do not marinate the chicken longer than 2 hours or the lime will start to cook the meat
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking
  • Make double the marinade and save half in a separate container to brush over the chicken while it cooks

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