Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Quinoa Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines tender honey lime chicken with creamy avocado, nutritious quinoa, and a variety of fresh toppings. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Lime Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 1/2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Quinoa Bowl
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted or grilled corn
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Optional Creamy Lime Yogurt Drizzle
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for 15–30 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 for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the Quinoa Base – Fluff cooked quinoa and divide between bowls. Top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Assemble the Bowl – Add sliced honey lime chicken and avocado to each bowl.
- Finish & Serve – Drizzle with optional lime yogurt sauce, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with additional toppings like sliced jalapeños, cotija cheese, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Feel free to adjust the honey and lime levels in the chicken marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
