Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Delight

Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Delight

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp honey 🍯

• 2 tbsp lime juice 🍋

• 1 tsp lime zest

• 1 tbsp olive oil

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• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt 🧂

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Avocado Rice:

• 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice 🍚

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• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth (or water)

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed 🥑

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp cumin

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• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿

• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Marinate and Cook the Chicken:

1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

2. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

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4. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Avocado Rice:

5. Rinse the rice under cold water, then cook it in chicken broth or water according to package instructions.

6. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork.

7. Stir in the mashed avocado, salt, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

Assemble & Serve:

8. Serve the sliced honey-lime chicken over the creamy avocado rice.

9. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

10. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing meal! 😋✨

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