Description
A delicious and healthy dinner option featuring juicy chicken marinated in honey and lime, served over rice with creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for grilling)
- Cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in the honey-lime mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill or skillet on medium heat with a small amount of olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble the dish by serving cooked rice on plates, topped with sliced chicken and avocado, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken longer. Can also substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, honey lime, avocado, healthy dinner, grilling, quick meals