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Honey Lime Chicken Avocado

Honey Lime Chicken Avocado: A Fresh Twist on Dinner Tonight

This Honey Lime Chicken Avocado dish combines marinated chicken with creamy avocado rice, creating a fresh and healthy meal option for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 3 tablespoons Honey or agave syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Avocado Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine or Basmati Rice Cooked
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Parsley Optional
  • 1 wedge Lime For serving

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Brush with reserved marinade during the last minute.
  3. Prepare Avocado Rice: Mash avocado in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, olive oil, and salt, then fold in the cooked rice until creamy.
  4. Assemble Stack: Layer avocado rice at the bottom of a ring mold, followed by grilled chicken slices. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store chicken and avocado rice separately in airtight containers to maintain freshness.

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