Honey-Lime Cilantro Chicken & Rice Bowls

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (freshly chopped)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)
• 3 Garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 cup White rice (cooked)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the marinade by whisking together the honey, lime juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, and half of the chopped cilantro in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Place the bite-sized chicken pieces in a bowl or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes if time permits.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken to the skillet, discarding excess marinade. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the edges are golden brown and slightly caramelized from the honey.

6. 6

   Divide the cooked white rice into four bowls.

7. 7

   Top the rice with the cooked honey-lime chicken.

8. 8

   Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

This recipe is highly versatile; you can add roasted vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the bowls for extra nutrition.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• rice bowl
• healthy
• meal prep
• easy dinner
• high-protein