Description
This delicious Grilled Honey Lime Chicken with Avocado Rice is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (Boneless and skinless)
- 1/4 cup Honey (Can substitute with maple syrup or agave nectar)
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Can substitute with chili powder)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice (Can substitute with basmati rice)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (Can substitute with vegetable broth)
- 1 piece Avocado (Diced right before serving)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (Finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)
- 4 pieces Lime Wedges (For squeezing over the dish)
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Let marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. Cook in boiling chicken broth for about 15 minutes, or until fluffy.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Mix the Avocado: In a bowl, combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Toss gently.
- Assemble the Stack: Layer rice on each plate, top with grilled chicken, and finish with avocado mix. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep, and the flavors only get better the longer they marinate.
- You can also add your favorite vegetables to the avocado mix for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg