Description
A refreshing and vibrant dish featuring grilled honey lime chicken served on a creamy avocado rice base, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Rice: Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill over medium heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Create the Avocado Rice: In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.
- Assemble Your Dish: Place a scoop of avocado rice on a plate and top with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle with extra lime juice.
Notes
Marinate the chicken ahead of time for best flavor; consider using turkey or tofu as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg