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Honey Lime Chicken

Honey Lime Chicken: A Fresh Twist on Dinner Classics

Enjoy a quick and delicious Honey Lime Chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Honey Substitute with agave nectar for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic Avoid garlic powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice Switch to basmati if desired.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian option.
For the Avocado Mix
  • 1 piece Avocado Diced.
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Avocado oil can be used.
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lime wedges For garnish.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine the rice with chicken broth, bring it to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  5. While the chicken grills, mix diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl.
  6. Assemble by layering the rice, grilled chicken, and avocado mix on a serving plate, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken for up to 24 hours and prep avocado mix just before serving.

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