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Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls

Sweet & Zesty Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls You'll Love

Enjoy these Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls for a quick, easy, and healthy meal that delights the taste buds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice can substitute with brown rice
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts thighs are more tender
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup honey maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice lemon juice works in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest avoid white pith
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder use fresh garlic for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder fresh onions can be used
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with vegetable or canola oil
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 can black beans chickpeas can be an alternative
  • 1 medium avocado optional if allergic
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro omit if cilantro isn't preferred
  • 2 wedge lime for serving on the side

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • large skillet
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, combine long-grain white rice with the appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes until tender. Fluff and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, lime zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Place the chicken in a resealable bag, pour in half of the marinade, seal, and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, discarding marinade, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest.
  5. In the same skillet, add corn and black beans, heating for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Slice the rested chicken against the grain.
  7. Layer rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken, heated corn and black bean mixture, and avocado.
  8. Drizzle remaining marinade over bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken longer, and consider substitutions for added nutrition or personal taste.

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