Description
Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Bowls are a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of lime and a kick of spice, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add diced chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, and the cooked chicken.
- Top with sliced avocado and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Bowls, Chicken Bowls, Healthy Dinner, Mexican Cuisine