Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Cauliflower Rice Bowl is a healthy and flavorful meal that combines tender marinated chicken with fresh veggies and a creamy drizzle. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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Honey Lime Chicken
- 700 g (1.5 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cauliflower Rice
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Bowl Toppings
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Creamy Drizzle
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Rest briefly, then slice.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, garlic powder, and salt. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Make the Drizzle (Optional): Whisk yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cauliflower rice into bowls. Top with sliced honey lime chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle with creamy sauce if using, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the assembled bowls.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite veggies or add a spicy kick with some sliced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
