Description
A delicious balance of tangy and sweet flavors with succulent chicken served over fragrant jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 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
- Mix honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the jasmine rice in chicken broth according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and allow it to rest, then slice it.
- Combine the cooked rice, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix gently.
- Layer the rice mixture on plates and top with sliced chicken.
- Garnish with lime wedges before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep or family dinner. Serve with a side salad or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg