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A fresh, colorful honey lime chicken bowl packed with juicy caramelized chicken, fluffy rice, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies. Perfect for healthy dinners, easy meal prep, and balanced high-protein meals the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 400g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden, caramelized, and cooked through (165°F/74°C or juices run clear).
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.
  6. Slice the rested chicken into strips.
  7. Spoon warm cooked rice into serving bowls.
  8. Layer the sliced chicken on top of the rice.
  9. Arrange avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and thinly sliced red onion around the chicken.
  10. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream if using; finish with chili flakes to taste.
  11. Serve the bowls immediately while everything is warm and fresh.

Notes

Try swapping brown rice or quinoa in place of white rice for a healthier twist., Switch chicken for shrimp, salmon, or tofu to keep things interesting., For meal prep, store ingredients separately to keep everything fresh and tasty., Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce if you love some heat., Marinate chicken overnight to boost flavor depth; cook within 24 hours of marinating., Cook chicken and rice 1–3 days ahead and store separately., Keep sauces, yogurt, and chili flakes in small separate containers so the bowls stay fresh and don’t get soggy., Refrigerate cooked chicken and rice in airtight containers for 3–4 days; store chopped veggies separately., Freeze cooked chicken for 2–3 months and rice for about 1 month; do not freeze avocado or assembled bowls., For best avocado color and texture, slice just before serving and brush with lime juice if prepping early.

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