Description
A quick and refreshing dish featuring juicy chicken marinated in honey lime sauce and paired with creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Cooked Jasmine or Basmati Rice
- 1 medium Ripe Avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Extra Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Fresh Cilantro or Parsley, for garnish
- Chili Flakes, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is cooking, slice the avocado and drizzle it with extra lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken and plate it over the rice. Top with sliced avocado, fresh herbs, chili flakes, and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavors. Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg