This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl is a fresh and balanced meal made with tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with creamy avocado.
Perfect for healthy dinners, high-protein meals, meal prep, and clean eating recipes, this bowl combines protein, healthy fats, and satisfying flavor.
Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy recipe for busy days.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Rice Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado, diced
Honey Lime Sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- pinch chili flakes (optional)
Garnish (optional)
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- lime wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season diced chicken with salt and black pepper.
Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
2. Prepare the honey lime sauce
In a small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes if using.
Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and well coated.
3. Prepare the rice base
Place cooked rice in serving bowls.
Top with diced avocado.
4. Assemble the bowl
Add honey lime chicken over the rice.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Serve warm.
Nutrition & Details (approx.)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2–3
High protein
Balanced meal
Meal prep friendly
