Description
A deliciously refreshing stack of sweet honey glazed chicken served over creamy avocado rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice (or basmati)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 pieces Avocado (diced)
- 1 small Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 pieces Lime Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by mixing honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken in marinade and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear, then cook in chicken broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let steam for another 10 minutes off heat.
- Sear the marinated chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Make the glaze by simmering the reserved marinade in the skillet for 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining honey and adjust seasoning.
- Dice the avocado, onion, and chop cilantro. Toss avocado and onion with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt.
- Slice the rested chicken and spoon glaze over it for flavor.
- Stack rice, avocado mixture, and glazed chicken on a plate, garnishing with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
Use ripe avocados for the best texture. Resting the chicken is essential for juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey lime chicken, avocado rice, easy dinner, quick meal