Description
A bright, satisfying stack of tender honey-lime chicken, creamy avocado, and lime-seasoned rice. This healthy chicken and rice recipe is perfect for high-protein, low-carb dinner meal prep or a quick nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 tbsp honey
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Salt, to taste
1–2 ripe avocados, mashed
Juice of ½ lime
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add cubed chicken. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate 15–30 minutes in fridge.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the marinated chicken and sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes. Stir and cook 6–8 minutes more until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let it rest.
3. Fluff warm cooked rice with a fork. Stir in lime juice, a pinch of salt, and cilantro if using. Keep warm.
4. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Don’t overmix—you want creamy with texture.
5. Using a ring mold or ramekin on your plate, layer rice, then avocado, then chicken. Press gently, then lift the mold. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken with sautéed mushrooms or crispy tofu.
Great for meal prep: layer in jars and store for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey lime chicken, healthy chicken and rice recipe, high protein meal, avocado meal prep, low carb dinner, budget chicken dinner