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Honey Lime Chicken Rice Bowls

Honey Lime Chicken Rice Bowls

Enjoy the delightful balance of sweet and tangy with these Honey Lime Chicken Rice Bowls, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marinating Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner, Healthy Recipe, Honey Lime Chicken, quick recipe, Rice Bowls, weeknight meal
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • resealable bag
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients

For the Rice

  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice perfect for fluffy texture

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts thighs add juiciness
  • 3 tbsp Honey provides sweet contrast
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice to brighten the dish
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce adds savory depth
  • 1 tbsp Lime zest intensifies lime flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder for savory goodness
  • 1 tsp Onion powder enhances overall flavor
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for searing the chicken

For the Bowls

  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 can Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook the Rice: Combine rice with water in a medium pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Fluff when done.
  • Make the Marinade: Whisk honey, lime juice, soy sauce, lime zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish, pour half the marinade over, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden.
  • Add Veggies: Toss in corn and black beans, stirring carefully until heated through for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Slice chicken and layer in bowls over rice, then top with corn, beans, and avocado.
  • Garnish and Serve: Drizzle remaining marinade over bowls and finish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Optional: Serve with tortilla chips for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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