Honey Lime Chicken with Avocado
A quick and refreshing dish that balances sweet honey with bright lime and savory chicken, topped with creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Thighs can also be used)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (Can substitute with maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Fresh lime preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Avocado oil is a substitute)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced, fresh preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin (Can substitute with coriander)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika can be used)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 cups Cooked Jasmine or Basmati Rice (Cauliflower rice can be used for low-carb)
- 1 medium Ripe Avocado (Ensure it’s ripe)
- 1 tablespoon Extra Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- to taste Fresh Cilantro or Parsley (For garnish)
- to taste Chili Flakes (For heat)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (For garnish)
Instructions
- Make the glaze: whisk honey, lime juice, zest, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prep chicken: pound to even thickness or slice to ensure even cooking.
- Marinate: coat chicken in glaze and rest for 10 to 60 minutes in the fridge.
- Sear: heat pan, add oil, and brown chicken for 3–5 minutes per side.
- Finish: move to oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes if needed until 165°F internal temp.
- Prep avocado: slice and toss with lime, oil, salt, and cilantro.
- Serve: place chicken over rice and top with avocado and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use ripe avocado for best texture. Store leftovers properly to maintain flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg