Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring marinated chicken breast served over avocado rice, bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 Cup Jasmine Rice (or basmati)
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Pieces Avocado (diced)
- 1 Small Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 Pieces Lime Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the rice: heat olive oil in a large pot, add chopped red onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the rice and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Cook the chicken: grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through at 165°F.
- Add leftover marinade to the pan and scrape the bottom to enhance flavor.
- To serve, fluff the rice, layer on plates, top with diced avocado, sliced chicken, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
This recipe is customizable; feel free to swap in different proteins or vegetables. Minimal cleanup is required as most cooking is done in one pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg