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Fresh Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Recipe

Fresh Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Recipe

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A vibrant dish with tender honey-lime glazed chicken, creamy avocado, and aromatic jasmine rice. Balanced sweet, tangy, and zesty flavors make this a quick weeknight or special occasion meal.

  • Total Time: 65
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional, for rice)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and slice horizontally into cutlets.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Add chicken cutlets and marinate 30 minutes.
  4. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear, then combine with 2 cups water/stock and 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan.
  5. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked.
  7. Toss bell pepper and avocado with cilantro and remaining lime juice.
  8. Serve chicken over rice with avocado mix and extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, increase honey to 1/3 cup.
  • Serve with warm tortillas or quinoa instead of rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Elsa
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American