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Fresh Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl

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A vibrant bowl featuring honey lime marinated chicken served over seasoned rice with fresh avocado and colorful toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (for topping)
  • ¼–½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • ½ small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp honey (for drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (for drizzle)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzle)
  • Small pinch of salt (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice by rinsing under cold water, boiling with water or broth, olive oil/butter, and salt. Simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  3. Prepare the avocado mix by combining diced avocados, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. Season to taste.
  4. Prep toppings by cooking corn if needed, rinsing black beans, halving tomatoes, and preparing additional ingredients.
  5. Cook the marinated chicken on a skillet or grill until nicely browned and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
  6. Make the optional honey lime drizzle by whisking together honey, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth.
  7. Assemble the bowls by dividing rice, topping with chicken, avocado mix, corn, beans, and tomatoes. Add toppings and drizzle with optional honey lime drizzle.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken longer. Rinse rice well to avoid stickiness.

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