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Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls

Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls for Flavorful Weeknight Bliss

This Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful feast, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice or brown rice for added fiber
For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs/breasts thighs for juiciness or breasts for a leaner bite
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice fresh juice for the best flavor
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest can be replaced with lemon zest if needed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh sautéed onions for texture
  • to taste salt and black pepper essential seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil or coconut oil
For the Bowls
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned works well
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley instead if preferred

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of long-grain white rice and 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes. Turn off the heat, fluff with a fork, and let it sit covered.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of honey, the juice of 2 fresh limes, ¼ cup soy sauce, lime zest, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs or breasts evenly with half of the marinade. Cover the bowl and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of corn and 1 can of drained black beans into the skillet, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for a couple of minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
  7. In serving bowls, spoon in a generous portion of the rice as the base. Layer on the sliced chicken, followed by the mixture of corn and black beans, and top each bowl with diced avocado.
  8. Drizzle the remaining marinade over each bowl and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, add fresh avocado and cilantro just before serving. Use fresh lime juice and zest for the marinade for the best flavor.

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