Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 limes (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, lime zest, and juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes each side.
- In the last 2 minutes, drizzle honey over the chicken and let it caramelize slightly.
- Slice the cooked chicken and prepare the rice bowls.
- Assemble by placing rice in a bowl, topping with sliced chicken, avocado, and fresh herbs. Garnish with lime wedges and additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinade the chicken in lime juice and honey for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for a more fragrant base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
